Swashbuckler

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Movie Info

A dashing pirate hero uses his wits and flashing rapier to rescue a noblewoman from certain death in this comical high-seas adventure. The woman herself is an excellent swordswoman and she, the pirate and his buddy Nick set sail to save Jamaica from the despotic rule of the villainous Lord Durant. The film is also titled The Scarlet Swashbuckler.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Comedy
Directed By:

James Goldstone
Written By:

Jeffrey Bloom, Paul Wheeler
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 1976 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jan 5, 1999
Runtime:

101 minutes
Studio:

MCA Universal Home Video

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Cast

Robert Shaw
as Ned Lynch

James Earl Jones
as Nick Debrett

Geneviève Bujold
as Jane Barnet

Peter Boyle
as Lord Durant

Beau Bridges
as Maj. Folly

Geoffrey Holder
as Cudjo

Avery Schreiber
as Polonski

Tom Clancy
as Mr. Moonbeam

Anjelica Huston
as Woman of Dark Visage

Bernard Behrens
as Sir James Barnet

Dorothy Tristan
as Alice

Mark Baker
as Lute Player

Kip Niven
as Willard Culverwell

Tom Fitzsimmons
as Corporal

Louisa Horton
as Lady Barnet

Kabir Bedi

Sid Haig
as Bald Pirate

Robert Ruth
as Bearded Pirate

Robert Morgan
as Peglegged Pirate

Jon Cedar
as Pirate Gun Captain

Diana Chesney
as Landlady

Manuel DePina
as Barnet Servant

Tom Lacy
as Chaplain

Alfie Wise
as Sailor

Harry Basch
as Banana Man

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Critic Reviews for Swashbuckler

All Critics (4) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (2)

... just a dumb film boasting broadly bad performances by a good cast, some pleasant scenery, the pleasure of watching a real ship tossing on a real ocean ...

Dec 17, 2011 | Full Review…

Richard T. Jameson
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Audience Reviews for Swashbuckler

Jul 22, 2011

This wonderfully old-fashioned pirates film is like a message from a sunken era, where sword fights are still filmed in wide shots, not a hundred cuts a minute. The mood is light and with plenty of humor, a couple of stunts spectacular, the locations feel real and set a nice Caribbean atmosphere. Sure, some parts of the film are a bit bumpy and feel dated, but overall this is a fun adventure film for a rainy Sunday afternoon. The main title score is also one of the most beautiful themes ever written.

Jens S Super Reviewer
May 07, 2007

This movie is terrible!!! But for whatever reason, I really enjoy it.

Valerie G Super Reviewer