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The Buccaneer

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In 1814, pirate Jean Lafitte (Fredric March) controls the bayous separating the gulf from the ocean, and is wanted by the Louisiana governor. Although the British naval forces attempt to bribe Lafitte to help them attack New Orleans and Gen. Andrew Jackson, Lafitte feels a sense of obligation to America, despite attempts by the corrupt Senator Crawford to portray him as a liar. After he's attacked by a former officer of Napoleon's forces, Lafitte decides to aid Jackson's defense of the city.
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Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine 07/24/2019
The Buccaneer is one of the season's best historical films, boldly and convincingly handled and wonderfully entertaining. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Parallax View 05/04/2012
Cecil B. DeMille plays fast and loose with his history, as usual, but he also has more fun with the story than in many of his big historical spectacles... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alexander H 07/11/2023 This movie is very excellent. The entire thing is fun and good and well directed and the score is good and the cinematography is good. The things look good when they should. It is sad when it should be. It is funny when it should be. See more 04/23/2015 good swashbuckler pic from CB DeMille See more 02/12/2011 Typically florid DeMille drama not as over the top as some is solid entertain ment. Some of the obvious projection shots take you out of the movie but overall well made. See more 03/06/2009 I've always loved both versions of this one .The other was with Yul Brenner and Charleston Heston and both were directed by DeMille. See more Read all reviews
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Cecil B. DeMille

Director

Fredric March

Jean Lafitte

Franciska Gaal

Gretchen

Akim Tamiroff

Dominique You
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Synopsis In 1814, pirate Jean Lafitte (Fredric March) controls the bayous separating the gulf from the ocean, and is wanted by the Louisiana governor. Although the British naval forces attempt to bribe Lafitte to help them attack New Orleans and Gen. Andrew Jackson, Lafitte feels a sense of obligation to America, despite attempts by the corrupt Senator Crawford to portray him as a liar. After he's attacked by a former officer of Napoleon's forces, Lafitte decides to aid Jackson's defense of the city.
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 7, 1938, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 11, 2014
Runtime
2h 1m
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