The Buccaneer
6.3
112
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- Original title
- The Buccaneer
- Year
- 1938
- Running time
- 128 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Fredric March
- Franciska Gaal
- Akim Tamiroff
- Margot Grahame
- Walter Brennan
- Ian Keith
- Anthony Quinn
- Beulah Bondi
- Robert Barrat
- Douglass Dumbrille
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- Music
- Cinematography
Victor Milner (B&W)- Producer
- Genre
- Adventure | Pirates. Sea Adventures. 19th Century
- 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.
- Awards
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1938: Nominated for Oscar: Best Cinematography
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