ADVENTURE . 1958 . 1h 59m . 6.4/10

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.

Starring Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, Charles Boyer
6.4/10
Rating
1h 59m
Runtime
1958
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Yul Brynner stars as Jean Lafitte in The Buccaneer.
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Year context
The Buccaneer was released 68 years ago in 1958.
Overview
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 ...
The Buccaneer is a Adventure, Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 59m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
119 min (1h 59m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (49 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Buccaneer about?
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.
How long is The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a runtime of 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Who stars in The Buccaneer?
The cast of The Buccaneer includes Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, Charles Boyer, Inger Stevens, Charlton Heston.
What is the rating of The Buccaneer?
The Buccaneer has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 49 votes on TMDB.

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Adventure Drama War History
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