The Buccaneers (1995): Cast
The Buccaneers is a 1995 drama directed by Philip Saville, starring Cherie Lunghi as Laura Testvalley, Mira Sorvino and Carla Gugino. It runs 4 hours 35 minutes.
- Runtime
- 4h 35m (275 min)
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Buccaneers About?
The premise of The Buccaneers without spoilers.
Four American women from newly‑rich families fail to break into New York’s elite, so governess Laura Testvalley urges them to try a London season. They sail to England, mingle with aristocrats and each secures a suitor. Nan appears to win a match—a marriage to Julius, Duke of Trevennick—but discovers English aristocracy less honorable than expected.
The Buccaneers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- period drama
- horseback riding
- dysfunctional marriage
- victorian era
- aristocracy
- british historical setting
- gay
- 19th century
- england
- 19th century england
- title same as book
- 20th century literature on screen
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- governess
- ruins
- new money
- duke
- duchess
- london england
- social climber
- tv mini series
- syphilis
- singing
- rainstorm
- pregnancy
- politics
- party
- parliament
- painting
- newport rhode island
- mistress
- miscarriage
- loss of father
- jewels
- inheritance
- homosexual
- gambling
- estate
- dog
- cottage
- class distinction
- card game
- aristocrat
- adultery
- abortion
- literary
- based on novel
- clock
- comedy of manners
- piano
- dancing
The Buccaneers Cast & Characters
Cherie Lunghi leads the cast as Laura Testvalley, with Mira Sorvino as Conchita Closson and Carla Gugino as Nan St. George. Directed by Philip Saville; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Philip Saville
- Cherie Lunghi as Laura Testvalley
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Mira Sorvino as Conchita Closson -
Carla Gugino as Nan St. George -
Ronan Vibert as Lord Richard Marabel
Also Starring in The Buccaneers
· 7 more- Rya Kihlstedt Lizzy Elmsworth
- Alison Elliott Virginia St. George
- Rosemary Leach Lady Brittlesea
- Dinsdale Landen Lord Brittlesea
- Mark Tandy
- Sophie Dix Lady Honoria Marabel
- Richard Huw
More from Philip Saville
More films directed by Philip Saville, best-rated first: The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John, Metroland, Discovering Hamlet and The Gospel of John.
The Buccaneers Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Hozományvadászok” and “海盗”.
- Also known as
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- Hozományvadászok
- 海盗
- Las bucaneras
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The Buccaneers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Buccaneers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Buccaneers?
The Buccaneers runs 4 hours 35 minutes (275 minutes).
Who directed The Buccaneers?
The Buccaneers was directed by Philip Saville.
More films by Philip Saville Who is in the cast of The Buccaneers?
The Buccaneers stars Cherie Lunghi as Laura Testvalley, Mira Sorvino as Conchita Closson and Carla Gugino as Nan St. George, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Buccaneers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Buccaneers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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