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The Buccaneer
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December 11, 1958
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Adventure, Drama, War, History
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.
Featured Crew
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Bernice Mosk
Screenplay
Jesse Lasky Jr.
Screenplay
Cast
![Yul Brynner](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//jV4udlPZxgNMmKKqpf9wBGFbAL5.jpg)
Yul Brynner
Jean Lafitte
![Claire Bloom](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//c6XvOci7glAR4RRWVRvRB5iMsnO.jpg)
Claire Bloom
Bonnie Brown
![Charles Boyer](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//wFFkKeY4RqC8ChYd64KJiAaSVWy.jpg)
Charles Boyer
Dominique You
![Inger Stevens](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//g5uZnuzooNS2wdO47xCS5JhVWot.jpg)
Inger Stevens
Annette Claiborne
![Charlton Heston](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//2wiaCoobBNm8nLO5C9ht3lN8Lt3.jpg)
Charlton Heston
Gen. Andrew Jackson