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Capture of New Orleans via the Mississippi River was impossible, but access through the bayous. These bayous were under the control of the pirate Jean Laffite. General Andrew Jackson seeks Lafitte's aid in thwarting the British forces, offering him a pardon and American citizenship in return.
During the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: 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.
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- Adventure, Drama, History
- Anthony Quinn
- 1958-12-01
Highlanders advance at the Battle of New Orleans, 1815 [extended] Extracts from the 1958 movie “The Buccaneer” (119 min). Music by Elmer Bernstein. “The Buccaneer” is a 1958 War film,...
- 4 min
- 2.4M
- Rick Davi
General Andrew Jackson's dependence on the help of pirate Jean Lafitte to repel the British is complicated by the Governor's daughter. Set in New Orleans during the War of 1812. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
- 120 min
During the War of 1812, New Orleans is the target of a major British offensive. General Andrew Jackson (Charlton Heston) feels they should ask for help from Jean Lafitte (Yul Brynner), a...
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- Anthony Quinn
- History, Drama
- Yul Brynner
During the War of 1812, General Andrew Jackson (played by Charlton Heston) has only 1,200 ragtag, tired soldiers left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will soon arrive with an overwhelming force of 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city.
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General Andrew Jackson (Charlton Heston previously played this role in The President's Lady) 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.
