The Buccaneer
1958, English. Directed by Anthony Quinn.
Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Anthony QuinnDirector
- Yul BrynnerJean Lafitte
- Claire BloomBonnie Brown
- Charles BoyerDominique You
- Inger StevensAnnette Claiborne
- Charlton HestonGen. Andrew Jackson
- Henry HullEzra Peavey
- Lorne GreeneMercier
- E.G. MarshallGov. William Claiborne
- Ted de CorsiaCapt. Rumbo
- Douglass DumbrilleCollector of the Port
- Robert F. SimonCapt. Brown
- Sir LancelotScipio
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jesse Lasky Jr., Harold Lamb, C. Gardner Sullivan
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The Buccaneer: quick answers
Is The Buccaneer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Buccaneer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Buccaneer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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 Zulu Dawn, King Arthur, H.M.S. Defiant.
Who directed The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer (1958) was directed by Anthony Quinn and stars Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, Charles Boyer.