Last of the Buccaneers (1950): Cast
Last of the Buccaneers is a 1950 adventure war film directed by Lew Landers, starring Paul Henreid as Jean Lafitte, Bess Flowers and Pierre Watkin. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Last of the Buccaneers About?
The premise of Last of the Buccaneers without spoilers.
A violent, action‑packed swashbuckler that follows the legendary pirate Jean Lafitte, a soldier‑sailor of fortune, as he navigates daring adventures after his pivotal role in thwarting a British invasion of New Orleans during the War of 1812. The film blends historical conflict with high‑seas intrigue and relentless combat.
Last of the Buccaneers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- string of pearls
- treasure room
- port wine
- pirate
- swashbuckler
- war of 1812
- spain
- mexico
- gulf of mexico
- combat
- betrayal
- ambush
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- war paint
- spear
- tomahawk
- explosion
- shot with a bow and arrow
- bow and arrow
- native american attack
- native american
- american indian
- traitor
- victory
- flintlock rifle
- flintlock pistol
- musket
- boat
- battle
- sea battle
- bombardment
- sword duel
- sword fight
- sword
- cutlass
- surprise attack
- hanging
- hero gone bad
- villain as protagonist
- historic figure
- historic drama
- andrew jackson
- battle of new orleans
- pirate captain
- pirate ship
- damsel in distress
- war veteran
- war hero
- adventurer
- united states of america
- u.s. army
Last of the Buccaneers Cast & Characters
Paul Henreid leads the cast as Jean Lafitte, with Bess Flowers as New Orleans Party Guest and Pierre Watkin as Gov. Claiborne. Directed by Lew Landers; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lew Landers
- Paul Henreid as Jean Lafitte
- Bess Flowers as New Orleans Party Guest
- Pierre Watkin as Gov. Claiborne
- Harry Cording as Brown
Also Starring in Last of the Buccaneers
· 7 more- John Dehner Sgt. Belchue
- Jack Oakie Sgt. Dominick
- William Fawcett Dunwood
- Ross Elliott Pirate
- Edgar Barrier George Mareval
- Mary Anderson Swallow
- Karin Booth Belle Summer
More from Lew Landers
More films directed by Lew Landers: Terrified, Hot Rod Gang, The Cruel Tower and Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl.
Last of the Buccaneers Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Der letzte Freibeuter” and “O Último Pirata”.
- Also known as
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- Der letzte Freibeuter
- O Último Pirata
- L’últim bucaner
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Last of the Buccaneers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Last of the Buccaneers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Last of the Buccaneers?
Last of the Buccaneers runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Last of the Buccaneers released?
Last of the Buccaneers was released on October 25, 1950.
Who directed Last of the Buccaneers?
Last of the Buccaneers was directed by Lew Landers.
More films by Lew Landers Who is in the cast of Last of the Buccaneers?
Last of the Buccaneers stars Paul Henreid as Jean Lafitte, Bess Flowers as New Orleans Party Guest and Pierre Watkin as Gov. Claiborne, among 11 credited actors.
Does Last of the Buccaneers have a post-credit scene?
No. Last of the Buccaneers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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