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.
Just Visiting (2000)
5.8/10
Director: Jean-Marie Gaubert
Starring: Jean Reno, Christina Applegate, Christian Clavier, Malcolm McDowell
A remake of the 1993 French hit 'Les Visiteurs, this fish out of water farce follows medieval knight Jean Reno and assistant Christian Clavier (both o... Read more
Pathfinder (2007)
5.4/10
Director: Marcus Nispel
Starring: Karl Urban, Russell Means, Moon Bloodgood, Clancy Brown, Jay Tavare, Ralf Moelle...
Karl Urban stars in this Viking swordfest as the warrior, Ghost. Raised by Indians after an expedition to the Americas left him stranded there as a c... 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
The Legend of Zorro (2005)
5.9/10
Director: Martin Campbell
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rufus Sewell
In this swashbuckling sequel to 1998's 'Mask of Zorro', Don Alejandro (Antonio Banderas) has settled down peacefully with Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones)... Read more
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
6.6/10
Director: Rob Marshall
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Ian McShane, Johnny Depp, Keith Richards, Kevin McNally, Penelope...
Rousing fourth installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" saga finds Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) crossing paths with Angelica (Penelope Cruz... Read more
The Crimson Pirate (1952)
7.3/10
Director: Robert Siodmak
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat, Eva Bartok
This rip-roaring, swashbuckling adventure (among the best) stars Burt Lancaster and Nick Cravat as buccaneers in the Mediterranean. It has it all - p... Read more
Blackbeard (2006)
5.7/10
Director: Kevin Connor
Starring: Angus MacFadyen, Mark Umbers, Richard Chamberlain, Jessica Chastain, Rachel Ward...
The life and exploits of ruthless 18th Century pirate, Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard, are brought to the screen in this rousing two-part Hallmark serie... Read more
Princess of Thieves (2001)
5.8/10
Starring: Keira Knightley, Malcolm McDowell, Stuart Wilson, Jonathan Hyde, Stephen Moyer,...
Robin Hood's daughter takes up his longbow after he is captured by Prince John. A young Keira Knightley plays Gwyn determined to bring the late King... Read more
Pirate Islands (2003)
7.3/10
Starring: Brooke Harmon, Nicholas Donaldson, Colin Moody, Eliza Taylor, Oliver Ackland, Lu...
A freak accident sends three Australian kids into a computer-generated world of pirates and swashbuckling heroes. In order to get back to the real wor... Read more
The Last Legion (2007)
5.4/10
Director: Doug Lefler
Starring: Colin Firth, Ben Kingsley, Peter Mullan, Aishwarya Rai, John Hannah, Kevin McKid...
As the Roman Empire collapses, military commander Aurelius (Colin Firth) joins forces with a powerful wizard (Ben Kingsley) to protect a young boy bel... Read more