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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.1 / 100
1958·Adventure / Drama / History·1h 59m

THE BUCCANEER

“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.

Above the Line
Anthony Quinn·DirectorBernice Mosk·ScreenplayC. Gardner Sullivan·ScreenplayLoyal Griggs·Director of PhotographyElmer Bernstein·Original Music ComposerArchie Marshek·Editor
Cast
Yul Brynner·Jean LafitteClaire Bloom·Bonnie BrownCharles Boyer·Dominique YouInger Stevens·Annette ClaiborneCharlton Heston·Gen. Andrew JacksonHenry Hull·Ezra PeaveyLorne Greene·MercierE.G. Marshall·Gov. William ClaiborneTed de Corsia·Capt. RumboDouglass Dumbrille·Collector of the Port
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 2
Anthony Quinn·DirectorClem Jones·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 6
Bernice Mosk·ScreenplayC. Gardner Sullivan·ScreenplayJesse Lasky Jr.·ScreenplayHarold Lamb·ScreenplayLyle Saxon·NovelJeanie Macpherson·Adaptation
Camera· 2
Loyal Griggs·Director of PhotographyNorbert Haring·Grip
Editing· 1
Archie Marshek·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Elmer Bernstein·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Cecil B. DeMille·Executive ProducerCecil B. DeMille·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Edwin Justus Mayer·ScriptPolly Burson·Stunts
By the Numbers
71.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Intense
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“A painted movie poster features two men in the foreground against a vibrant red and orange sky, with a battle scene and ships in the background. The man on the ”

adventurehistoricalaction
Key Elements
RifleSwordPistolShipsRed BandanaMilitary Uniform
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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