The Spanish Main
"Loving her . . . taming her . . . called for all his reckless daring!"
Originally released in 1945. The Spanish Main is a adventure/drama film. directed by Frank Borzage.
Starring Paul Henreid, Maureen O'Hara, and Walter Slezak
Synopsis
Laurent van Horn is the leader of a band of Dutch refugees on a ship seeking freedom in the Carolinas, when the ship is wrecked on the coast of Cartagene, governed by Don Juan Alvardo, a Spanish ruler. Alvarado has Laurent thrown in prison, but the latter escapes, and five-years later is a pirate leader. He poses as the navigator on a ship in which Contessa Francesca, daughter of a Mexican noble, is traveling on her way to marry Alvarado, whom she has never seen. Laurent's pirates capture the ship and Francesca, in order to save another ship, gives her hand-in-marriage to Laurent, who sails her to the pirate hideout. This irks his jealous pirate comrades Anne Bonney and Captain Benjamin Black. They overpower Laurent and send Francesca to Alvarado, and then Mario du Billar, a trusted right-hand man, makes a deal to deliver Laurent to Alvarado.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Henreid
as Capt. Laurent Van Horn
Maureen O'Hara
as Contessa Francesca
Walter Slezak
as Don Juan Alvarado
Binnie Barnes
as Anne Bonney
John Emery
as Mario Du Billar
Barton MacLane
as Capt. Benjamin Black
J.M. Kerrigan
as Pillery Gow
Fritz Leiber
as Bishop
Nancy Gates
as Lupita
Jack La Rue
as Lt. Escobar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Spanish Main about?
Laurent van Horn is the leader of a band of Dutch refugees on a ship seeking freedom in the Carolinas, when the ship is wrecked on the coast of Cartagene, governed by Don Juan Alvardo, a Spanish ru...
Who directed The Spanish Main?
The Spanish Main was directed by Frank Borzage.
How long is The Spanish Main?
The Spanish Main has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Spanish Main released?
The Spanish Main was released on October 1, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Spanish Main?
The main cast of The Spanish Main includes Paul Henreid, Maureen O'Hara, Walter Slezak, Binnie Barnes, John Emery.