The Buccaneer
“Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?”
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.
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The Buccaneer (1958) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-22
Top Cast
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Yul Brynner
Jean Lafitte
Claire Bloom
Bonnie Brown
Charles Boyer
Dominique You
Inger Stevens
Annette Claiborne
Charlton Heston
Gen. Andrew Jackson
Henry Hull
Ezra Peavey
Lorne Greene
Mercier
E.G. Marshall
Gov. William Claiborne
Ted de Corsia
Capt. Rumbo
Douglass Dumbrille
Collector of the Port
Robert F. Simon
Capt. Brown
Sir Lancelot
Scipio
Fran Jeffries
Cariba - Mawbee Girl
John Dierkes
Deacon
Woody Strode
Toro
Henry Brandon
British Major
Cecil B. DeMille
Presenter of Prologue
Kathleen Freeman
Tina
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Quinn
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Lamb, Jesse Lasky Jr., Bernice Mosk, C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Buccaneer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Quinn
Harold Lamb, Jesse Lasky Jr., Bernice Mosk, C. Gardner Sullivan, Jeanie Macpherson, Lyle Saxon
Elmer Bernstein
Loyal Griggs
Archie Marshek
Cecil B. DeMille
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil B. DeMille
Producer
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Harold Lamb
Screenplay
Jesse Lasky Jr.
Screenplay
Bernice Mosk
Screenplay
C. Gardner Sullivan
Screenplay
Archie Marshek
Editor
Anthony Quinn
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Buccaneer
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What is The Buccaneer about?
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.
Who directed The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer was directed by Anthony Quinn.
Who stars in The Buccaneer?
The principal cast of The Buccaneer includes Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, Charles Boyer, Inger Stevens, Charlton Heston.
When was The Buccaneer released and how long is it?
The Buccaneer was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Buccaneer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Buccaneer was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is The Buccaneer based on a book or true story?
The Buccaneer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lyle Saxon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).