The Black Swan
1942, English. Directed by Henry King.
Seas ablaze...with black villainy, with fiery romance, with breathless deeds of daring...in the roaring era of love, gold, and adventure!
When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Black Swan is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Henry KingDirector
- Tyrone PowerJamie Waring
- Maureen O'HaraLady Margaret Denby
- Laird CregarCaptain Henry Morgan
- Thomas MitchellTommy Blue
- George SandersCaptain Billy Leech
- Anthony QuinnWogan
- George ZuccoLord Denby
- Edward AshleyRoger Ingram (uncredited)
- Bonnie BannonLady in Waiting in the Courtroom (uncredited)
- Fortunio BonanovaDon Miguel (uncredited)
- John BurtonCaptain Blaine (uncredited)
- Rita ChristianiDancer (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Hecht, Seton I. Miller
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box office
- $5.7M
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What The Black Swan is based on
The Black Swan is based on The Black Swan, a 1932 novel by Rafael Sabatini.
Novel · 1932
The Black Swan
By Rafael Sabatini
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The Black Swan: quick answers
Is The Black Swan worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Black Swan?
The Black Swan runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Black Swan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Black Swan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Black Swan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Black Swan yet.
Which OTT platform is The Black Swan on?
The Black Swan is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Swan?
If you liked The Black Swan, try Pocahontas, Adventures of Don Juan, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Who directed The Black Swan?
The Black Swan (1942) was directed by Henry King and stars Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Laird Cregar.
What is The Black Swan based on?
The Black Swan is based on The Black Swan, a 1932 novel by Rafael Sabatini.