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The Buccaneer is a 1958 pirate - war film [3] made by Paramount Pictures starring Yul Brynner as Jean Lafitte, Charles Boyer [4] and Claire Bloom. [5] [6] [7] Charlton Heston played a supporting role as Andrew Jackson, [5] [7] [8] [9] the second time that Heston played Jackson, having portrayed him earlier in the 1953 film The President's Lady.
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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9.6K. 2.3M views 7 years ago. Extracts from the 1958 movie “The Buccaneer” (119 min). Music by Elmer Bernstein. “The Buccaneer” is a 1958 War film, made by Paramount Pictures – as was the 1938...
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The Buccaneer. 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. 1,193 IMDb 6.4 2h 1958. X-Ray 13+. Historical · Adventure · Inspiring · Joyous. Available to rent or buy. Rent.
Aug 22, 2017 · Fought as part of the War of 1812 -- which has been characterized as the American Revolution 2.0 -- the Battle of New Orleans saw Gen. Andrew Jackson commanding a ragtag force cobbled...
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...
- History, Drama
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.
