
When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Carribean of Buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.... (Full plot summary below)
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When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Carribean of Buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzA rousing adventure story where the actors seemed in their element with all the hokum. |
| Movie MetropolisJames PlathOf the old-time pirate movies, the top tier may be crowded with films like 'Captain Blood,' 'The Sea Hawk,' and 'The Crimson Pirate.' But 'The Black Swan' ranks just under those. |
| User ReviewDino PMy favorite among pirates. Great photography in Technicolor, despite the year of production. Great cast, with Tyrone Power in the head of the poster and the beautiful Maureen O'hara. Luxury sidelines, like George Sanders and Anthony Quinn. |
| User ReviewAnita *"..not until you call me Jamie Boy!" "I always sample a bottle of wine before I buy it. Let's have a sip, see if you're worth taking along..." Oh goodness, no finer chemistry on the silver screen than that of Tyrone Power and the Incandescent Maureen O'Hara (My favorite actress of all time!). Intrigue, romance, pirates, stubborn women...it's got everything. I can watch this any day of the week any time of year! Power (a man that fell from the earth way too early at 44!) & Depp are easily my favorite movie pirates! |
| User ReviewJulie AAs I say a bunch of times, I love a good swashbuckler; especially a sea-faring swashbuckler, and this is one of those sea-faring films I like. This film is adapted from Rafael Sabatini's novel, about a some-what-reformed pirate Jamie (Tyrone Power) falls in love with the Governor's daughter Margaret (The Hunchback of Notre Dame's Maureen O'Hara), and takes his reluctant love to capture an unreformed pirate Captain Leech (Disney fans would recognize his name as the fellow played the voice of Shere Khan from The Jungle Book). Jamie eventually wins over Margaret ultimately by having respect for her despite their mutual arrogance This adventure-drama reflects a violent world where both pirates and governments use force to get their way; government, being bigger and stronger, almost always wins, but some pirates love their personal freedom. You know something, not many people today know of Rafael Sabatini nor his books; but I have through this film and I had read the original book and I love both of them - book and film. Of course, in the book, it is different: Leach boarded and captured a ship called the Centaur, which numbers among its passengers two people named Charles de Bernis & Priscilla Harrabine...not Jamie & Margaret. By his quick wit and bold front, De Bernis saves the lives of his fellow passengers, and for the special protection of Priscilla, he passes her off as his wife; just like in the film. So overall, I enjoy this film; it has everything a good pirate film got's: Adventure,Love, and Treachery. |
| User ReviewEmma CThe Black Swan is a wonderful film. The cinematography is excellent and well done. The sets and costumes are incredible. Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara give remarkable performances. The screenplay is well written. Henry King did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed this motion picture because of the adventure and history. The Black Swan is highly recommended. |
| User ReviewKillian SNatalie Portman was brillant in this mov- Wait a second........... |
| User ReviewPrivate UOne of the best pirate movies. Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara are marvelous in this movie. |
| User ReviewThérèse FVery good movie. In the very beginning you can see wrinkles on the sunset scenery, which is rather funny, but I don't really mind. Also thought it was funny when he was carrying Margaret and just dropped her like a sack of potatoes. You'd have to watch it to know what I'm talking about. |
| User ReviewFairie OI love pirates and since I was very young this has been my favorite of the genre hands down. |