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Caribbean (1952): Cast

Caribbean (1952) movie poster

Caribbean is a 1952 adventure film directed by Edward Ludwig, starring Cedric Hardwicke as Captain Francis Barclay, Francis L. Sullivan and John Payne. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Caribbean (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Edward Ludwig
Genre
Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Caribbean About?

The premise of Caribbean without spoilers.

Former British Admiralty officer Francis Barclay, captured in the early 1700s and sold into slavery by Andrew McAllister, is forced into piracy. He recruits fellow pirate Dick Lindsay to stage an assault on McAllister’s fortified island. During the plot, Lindsay falls in love with McAllister’s daughter, Christine.

Caribbean Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • sugarcane plantation
  • ivory
  • rum
  • silver candle stick
  • silk
  • caribbean sea
  • hunt
  • caribbean island
  • 1720s
  • 18th century
  • slavery
  • treasure chest
+38 more
  • ship
  • scar
  • rebellion
  • prisoner
  • pirate
  • piracy
  • invasion
  • false identity
  • british admiralty
  • redheaded woman
  • fistfight
  • water wheel
  • vindication
  • male female relationship
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • west indies
  • violence
  • ship captain
  • revenge
  • plantation
  • maid
  • long lost daughter
  • jolly roger
  • impostor
  • hunter
  • historical fiction
  • henchman
  • foreman
  • flashback
  • flag
  • england
  • dungeon
  • doctor
  • deception
  • dancer
  • cruelty
  • captive
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Cast & crew

Caribbean Cast & Characters

Cedric Hardwicke leads the cast as Captain Francis Barclay, with Francis L. Sullivan as Andrew McAllister and John Payne as Dick Lindsay / Robert McAllister. Directed by Edward Ludwig; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Edward Ludwig

More films directed by Edward Ludwig: The Gun Hawk, The Black Scorpion, Flame of the Islands and Jivaro.

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Caribbean Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Le Trésor des Caraïbes” and “Caribbean Gold”.

Also known as
  • Le Trésor des Caraïbes
  • Caribbean Gold
  • Die Geliebte des Korsaren
  • El secreto del pirata

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FAQ

Caribbean FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Caribbean, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Caribbean?

Caribbean runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Caribbean released?

Caribbean was released on September 1, 1952.

Who directed Caribbean?

Caribbean was directed by Edward Ludwig.

More films by Edward Ludwig

Who is in the cast of Caribbean?

Caribbean stars Cedric Hardwicke as Captain Francis Barclay, Francis L. Sullivan as Andrew McAllister and John Payne as Dick Lindsay / Robert McAllister, among 22 credited actors.

Does Caribbean have a post-credit scene?

No. Caribbean has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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