The Buccaneer

PIERCING DRAMA OF LA FITTE - MAN OR DEVIL ?

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.

Director: Anthony Quinn
Cast: Yul Brynner , Claire Bloom , Charles Boyer , Inger Stevens , Charlton Heston , Henry Hull , Lorne Greene , E.G. Marshall , Ted de Corsia , Douglass Dumbrille

Genres: Adventure , Drama , War , History

Release date: 1958-12-11

Rating: 6.5

Runtime: 119minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures

Reviews:

  • Mackenzie Madden
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Chandler Koch
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Justice Webb
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Rene Navarro
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Martha Keller
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5