The Buccaneer
1938, English. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
The greatest adventure romance in Cecil B De Mille's glorious gallery of screen triumphs!
French pirate Jean Lafitte rescues a girl and joins the War of 1812.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Cecil B. DeMilleDirector
- Fredric MarchJean Lafitte
- Franziska GaalGretchen
- Akim TamiroffDominique You
- Margot GrahameAnnette de Remy
- Walter BrennanEzra Peavey
- Ian KeithSenator Crawford
- Anthony QuinnBeluche
- Douglass DumbrilleGovernor William C.C. Claiborne
- Beulah BondiAunt Charlotte
- Robert BarratCaptain Brown
- Fred KohlerGramby (as Fred Hohler Sr.)
- Hugh SothernGeneral Andrew Jackson
Details
- Released
- 4 February 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edwin Justus Mayer, C. Gardner Sullivan, Harold Lamb
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The Buccaneer: quick answers
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How long is The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Buccaneer have a post-credits scene?
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The Buccaneer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Buccaneer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Buccaneer on?
The Buccaneer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Buccaneer?
If you liked The Buccaneer, try The Buccaneer, Treasure Island, Anne of the Indies.
Who directed The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer (1938) was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and stars Fredric March, Franziska Gaal, Akim Tamiroff.