Swashbucklers
The pen may be mightier than the sword but Hollywood was quick to realise that good vs evil with a couple of biros wasn't going to cut it in the action stakes. Epitomised by the likes of Errol Flynn (pictured with Basil Rathbone in 'Robin Hood') and Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Jr, the typical swashbuckler was a dazzling swordsman, a fearless adventurer with courage in his heart, romance on his mind and a spring in his step. So buckle your swash and get ready for some rollicking old style entertainment.
Captain Kidd (1945)
6.4/10
Director: Rowland V Lee
Starring: Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, John Carradine, Barbara Britton
Charles Laughton stars as the cruel, ruthless pirate, Captain Kidd. Despite his reputation, King William III enlists Kidd and his men to safeguard pas... Read more
Captain's Log (2002)
6.4/10
Starring: Peter Elliot
Follow in the footsteps of Captain James Cook. Re-live his amazing voyage and first contact with Maori. Peter Elliott sails around New Zealand using t... Read more
Captains Courageous (1937)
8/10
Director: Victor Fleming
Starring: Lionel Barrymore, Mickey Rooney, Spencer Tracy, Freddie Bartholomew, John Carrad...
Spencer Tracy won the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Manuel, the Portuguese fisherman who teaches a millionaire's spoiled son human values in t... Read more
Cutthroat Island (1995)
5.6/10
Director: Renny Harlin
Starring: Geena Davis, Frank Langella, Matthew Modine, Maury Chaykin, Patrick Malahide, St...
Geena Davis and Matthew Modine deliver a tidal wave of nonstop action and adventure in this big budget pirate romp complete with a treasure map tattoo... Read more
Cyrano De Bergerac (1950/1990 Versions) (1990)
7.6/10
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Michael Gordon
Starring: Jose Ferrer, Mala Powers, William Prince, Gerard Depardieu, Jacques Weber, Anne...
A double helping of "Cyrano De Bergerac". "Cyrano De Bergerac" (1950) - Jose Ferrer won an Academy Award for his stunning portrayal of the fabled 17th... Read more
Devil Ship Pirates (1964)
6.1/10
Director: Don Sharp
Starring: Christopher Lee
In a departure for Hammer Films, Christopher Lee plays a Spanish privateer in command of the Spanish galleon 'Diablo'. When he realises that Francis D... Read more
Fanfan la Tulipe (1952)
7.3/10
Director: Christian-Jaque
Starring: Genevieve Page, Gerard Philipe, Gina Lollobrigida
Set in 18th-century France, this romantic farce stars Gerard Philipe as the charming peasant Fanfan. After joining King Louis XV's army in order to av... Read more
Flynn (1996)
5.2/10
Director: Frank Howson
Starring: Guy Pearce, Steven Berkoff, Claudia Karvan, John Savage
Errol Flynn - adventurer, thief, lover, liar, Hollywood legend! Guy Pearce portrays Errol Flynn in this sensational biopic detailing the actor's early... Read more
Fury at Smuggler's Bay (1961)
Director: John Gilling
Starring: Peter Cushing, Bernard Lee, Michele Mercier, John Fraser, William Franklyn, Geor...
In 17th century Cornwall, sailors hit with heavy taxes turn to smuggling to make a living. Village squire Peter Cushing has put an army together to qu... Read more
Hook (1991)
6.7/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Maggie Smith, Robin Williams
Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman star in this classic tale about a middle-aged lawyer who discovers that he was once the legendary Peter Pan. An ench... Read more