The Buccaneer
"Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?"
Originally released in 1958. The Buccaneer is a adventure/drama film. directed by Anthony Quinn.
Starring Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, and Charles Boyer
Synopsis
During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (49 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yul Brynner
as Jean Lafitte
Claire Bloom
as Bonnie Brown
Charles Boyer
as Dominique You
Inger Stevens
as Annette Claiborne
Charlton Heston
as Gen. Andrew Jackson
Henry Hull
as Ezra Peavey
Lorne Greene
as Mercier
E.G. Marshall
as Gov. William Claiborne
Ted de Corsia
as Capt. Rumbo
Douglass Dumbrille
as Collector of the Port
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Buccaneer about?
During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the...
Who directed The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer was directed by Anthony Quinn.
How long is The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Buccaneer released?
The Buccaneer was released on December 11, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Buccaneer?
The main cast of The Buccaneer includes Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, Charles Boyer, Inger Stevens, Charlton Heston.