
The parents of children living in Jamaica, afraid that the kids are growing up uncivilized, decide to send them to England. But during the voyage, the childrens' ship is boarded by pirates and in the confusion the children wind up trapped on the pirate ship. The children view it as a lark, and one of them, a girl named Emily, develops an unusual bond with Chavez, the pirate captain. The superstitious pirates can't wait to unload the kids at the first port, but a tragedy preve... (Full plot summary below)
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The parents of children living in Jamaica, afraid that the kids are growing up uncivilized, decide to send them to England. But during the voyage, the childrens' ship is boarded by pirates and in the confusion the children wind up trapped on the pirate ship. The children view it as a lark, and one of them, a girl named Emily, develops an unusual bond with Chavez, the pirate captain. The superstitious pirates can't wait to unload the kids at the first port, but a tragedy prevents it, and Emily's relationship with Chavez takes a fateful twist.
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| MovieMartyr.comJeremy Heilman[It is] a criminally underappreciated movie that may be seen through the eyes of a child but is not scared to see the world as the cruel and confusing place it sometimes is. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzA rarely seen gem that has slipped by the public unnoticed, though receiving great reviews. |
| User ReviewGreg Wit is when a guy take a way until the end, his end |
| User ReviewRobert WThis is a pretty interesting flick. Pirates on the high seas, the British Navy. Interesting character interaction with the children. Sometimes amusing, often tragic, this is a well crafted film. It's interesting to see Coburn in an early role. |
| User ReviewMichael AThis is a pretty interesting flick. Pirates on the high seas, the British Navy. Interesting character interaction with the children. Sometimes amusing, often tragic, this is a well crafted film. It's interesting to see Coburn in an early role. |
| User ReviewJames HBucaneering adventure with children aboard a pirate galleon captained by Anthony Quinn--Aye, Maties -- Kids and Loot Do Not Mix!! |