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The Buccaneer

Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?

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  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • War
  • History

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 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.

Keywords

  • usa president
  • 19th century
  • governor
  • pirate
  • new orleans
  • louisiana
  • sea
  • buccaneer
  • war of 1812
  • new orleans, louisiana

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 11, 1958
Original language
English
Spoken languages
english
Countries
United States of America
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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