The Buccaneer(1958)
Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?
The Buccaneer Synopsis
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.
The Buccaneer (1958) is a adventure, drama, war and history film directed by Anthony Quinn, released on December 11, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, Charles Boyer and Inger Stevens. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Quinn
- Writers:
- Jesse Lasky Jr., Harold Lamb, Jeanie Macpherson
- Producers:
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Cinematographer:
- Loyal Griggs
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Buccaneer (1958) Trailer
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The Buccaneer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yul Brynner
as Jean Lafitte
Claire Bloom
as Bonnie Brown
Charles Boyer
as Dominique You
Inger Stevens
as Annette Claiborne
Charlton Heston
as Gen. Andrew Jackson
Henry Hull
as Ezra Peavey
Lorne Greene
as Mercier
E.G. Marshall
as Gov. William Claiborne
Ted de Corsia
as Capt. Rumbo
Douglass Dumbrille
as Collector of the Port
Robert F. Simon
as Capt. Brown
Sir Lancelot
as Scipio
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Quinn, written by Jesse Lasky Jr., Harold Lamb and Jeanie Macpherson, produced by Cecil B. DeMille.
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The Buccaneer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 52 ratings.
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The Buccaneer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Buccaneer online?
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The Buccaneer (1958) 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 (1958) includes Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, Charles Boyer, Inger Stevens and Charlton Heston. The film was directed by Anthony Quinn. 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 December 11, 1958 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Buccaneer worth watching?
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The Buccaneer (1958) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Buccaneer?
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Yes. The official The Buccaneer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.