Raiders of the Seven Seas
“He held the world at sword point!”
Synopsis
After staging a mutiny and commandeering his own ship, famed pirate Barbarossa takes hostage a spirited Spanish noblewoman named Alida, intending to trade her to her fiancé, Capt. Jose Salcedo, for a handsome ransom. But Barbarossa falls in love with Alida, who meanwhile discovers that the roguish swashbuckler is more honorable than her erstwhile betrothed.
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John Payne
Barbarossa
Donna Reed
Alida
Gerald Mohr
Captain Jose Salcedo
Lon Chaney Jr.
Peg Leg (as Lon Chaney)
Anthony Caruso
Captain Goiti
Henry Brandon
Captain Goiti
Suzanne Alexander
Alida's Handmaiden
Chuck Roberson
Spanish Officer (uncredited)
Skip Torgerson
Datu
Frank De Kova
Captain Romero
William Tannen
Ramon
Claire Du Brey
Señora Salcedo
Anthony Warde
Don Delgado
Howard Freeman
Mayor Pompaño
Christopher Dark
Pablo
Jimmy Dime
Pirate
Paul Kruger
Pirate
Theodore von Eltz
Sultan's Chancellor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Salkow, John O'Dea
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Raiders of the Seven Seas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Global Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Salkow
Sidney Salkow, John O'Dea
Paul Sawtell
Buddy Small
Sidney Salkow
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Salkow
Producer
Buddy Small
Editor
Sidney Salkow
Director
Sidney Salkow
Screenplay
John O'Dea
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raiders of the Seven Seas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Raiders of the Seven Seas about?
After staging a mutiny and commandeering his own ship, famed pirate Barbarossa takes hostage a spirited Spanish noblewoman named Alida, intending to trade her to her fiancé, Capt. Jose Salcedo, for a handsome ransom. But Barbarossa falls in love with Alida, who meanwhile discovers that the roguish swashbuckler is more honorable than her erstwhile betrothed.
Who directed Raiders of the Seven Seas?
Raiders of the Seven Seas was directed by Sidney Salkow.
Who stars in Raiders of the Seven Seas?
The principal cast of Raiders of the Seven Seas includes John Payne, Donna Reed, Gerald Mohr, Lon Chaney Jr., Anthony Caruso.
When was Raiders of the Seven Seas released and how long is it?
Raiders of the Seven Seas was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Raiders of the Seven Seas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raiders of the Seven Seas was composed by Paul Sawtell.