The Buccaneer(1938)
The greatest adventure romance in Cecil B De Mille's glorious gallery of screen triumphs!
The Buccaneer Synopsis
French pirate Jean Lafitte rescues a girl and joins the War of 1812.
The Buccaneer (1938) is a adventure film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, released on February 4, 1938 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Fredric March, Franziska Gaal, Akim Tamiroff and Margot Grahame. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Writers:
- Lyle Saxon, Edwin Justus Mayer, Harold Lamb
- Producers:
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Cinematographer:
- Victor Milner
- Composer:
- George Antheil
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Buccaneer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fredric March
as Jean Lafitte
Franziska Gaal
as Gretchen
Akim Tamiroff
as Dominique You
Margot Grahame
as Annette de Remy
Walter Brennan
as Ezra Peavey
Ian Keith
as Senator Crawford
Anthony Quinn
as Beluche
Douglass Dumbrille
as Governor William C.C. Claiborne
Beulah Bondi
as Aunt Charlotte
Robert Barrat
as Captain Brown
Fred Kohler
as Gramby (as Fred Hohler Sr.)
Hugh Sothern
as General Andrew Jackson
Key crew
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille, written by Lyle Saxon, Edwin Justus Mayer and Harold Lamb, produced by Cecil B. DeMille.
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The Buccaneer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Buccaneer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Buccaneer online?
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The Buccaneer (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Buccaneer?
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The main cast of The Buccaneer (1938) includes Fredric March, Franziska Gaal, Akim Tamiroff, Margot Grahame and Walter Brennan. The film was directed by Cecil B. DeMille. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Buccaneer released?
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The Buccaneer was released on February 4, 1938 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The Buccaneer worth watching?
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The Buccaneer (1938) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.