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.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
5.2/10
Director: Rob Cohen
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Michelle Yeoh, Anthony Wong, R...
Another entertaining entry in the FX-laden 'Mummy' franchise, with Brendan Fraser and co back to kick more crusty old butt. Jet Li is the 2000-year-ol... Read more
The Sea Hawk (1940)
7.8/10
Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Claude Rains, Flora Robson, Donald Crisp, Alan Hal...
Errol Flynn at his finest plays dashing privateer, Geoffrey Thorpe, hired by Her Majesty Elizabeth I (Flora Robson) to make life miserable for any Spa... Read more
The Three Musketeers (2011)
5.8/10
Director: Paul W S Anderson
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Orlando Bloom, James Corden, Mads Mikkelsen, Logan Lerman, Chris...
The hot-headed young D'Artagnan (Logan Lerman) joins forces with three rogue Musketeers (Matthew MacFadyen, Luke Evans and Ray Stevenson) in this loos... 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
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
Treasure Island Kids: The Battle of Treasure Island (2004)
4.5/10
Director: Gavin Scott
Starring: John Callen, Randy Quaid, Nicko Vella
Filmed in New Zealand, this rolicking family adventure series follows rebellious teen, Charlie, to summer camp on Treasure Island. And it's not just... Read more
The Mark of Zorro (1940)
7.6/10
Director: Rouben Mamoulian
Starring: Tyrone Power, Basil Rathbone, Linda Darnell
This classic romantic swashbuckler stars dashing Tyrone Power as the son of a powerful nobleman in 1820s California who returns home from Europe to fi... Read more
The Duellists (1977)
7.5/10
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Edward Fox, Albert Finney
The Duellists is based on a story by Joseph Conrad, variously titled The Duel and The Point of Honour. Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel play officers... Read more
Kidnapped (1971)
6.2/10
Director: Delbert Mann
Starring: Michael Caine, Jack Hawkins, Trevor Howard, Donald Pleasence, Gordon Jackson, Fr...
When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance his relative first tries to murder him then has him ship... Read more
Raiders of the Lost Ark (Blu-Ray) (1981)
8.5/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Denholm Elliott, Harrison Ford, John Rhys-Davies, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ron...
Dr. Indiana Jones, a renowned archeologist, and expert in the occult is hired by the U.S. Government to find the ark of the covenant, which is believe... Read more