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The Buccaneer (1958)

The Buccaneer (1958)

Drama Adventure History War

Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?

Release Date: 1958, December 11
Directors: Anthony Quinn
Countries: United States of America
Production: Paramount Pictures
Cast: Kathleen Freeman, Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Douglass Dumbrille, Woody Strode, Henry Brandon, Mimi Gibson, Paul Wexler, George Ford, E.G. Marshall, Bess Flowers, Norma Varden

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

19th century pirate usa president sea governor new orleans, louisiana war of 1812 buccaneer