The Buccaneer

"Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?"

1958 1h 59m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 52

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Synopsis

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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.

“Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?”

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Cast

Yul Brynner
Jean Lafitte
Claire Bloom
Bonnie Brown
Charles Boyer
Dominique You
Inger Stevens
Annette Claiborne
Charlton Heston
Gen. Andrew Jackson
Henry Hull
Ezra Peavey
Lorne Greene
Mercier
E.G. Marshall
Gov. William Claiborne

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anthony Quinn
Writers: Harold Lamb, Jesse Lasky Jr., Bernice Mosk
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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68 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Anthony Quinn, shot by Loyal Griggs. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Elmer Bernstein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Archie Marshek shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Yul Brynner and Claire Bloom and Charles Boyer carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0051436 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Anthony Quinn directs. Loyal Griggs behind the camera. Elmer Bernstein scores. Archie Marshek cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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168 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Anthony Quinn, shot by Loyal Griggs. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Elmer Bernstein. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Archie Marshek shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Yul Brynner and Claire Bloom and Charles Boyer carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?".
7IMDB entry: tt0051436 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 8 themes, including "sea", "governor", "usa president", "new orleans, louisiana".