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 Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island (1999)
4.8/10
Director: Richard Brauer
Starring: Seth Bernard, Ernest Borgnine
In the tradition of 'The Goonies' comes an enchanting family film following young Danny as he attempts to fulfill his late father's dream to find a pi... Read more
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor ( Blu-ray ) (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
Beowulf ( Blu-ray ) (2007)
6.2/10
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Robin Wright, Brendan Gleeson, Cr...
Director Robert Zemeckis ('The Polar Express') again pushes the boundaries of film animation in this visually stunning take on the oldest of English t... Read more
Sea Devils (1953)
5.7/10
Director: Raoul Walsh
Starring: Rock Hudson, Yvonne De Carlo
Rock Hudson stars in this swashbuckling tale of spies, counter-spies, and star crossed love! The threat of Napoleonic invasion hangs heavy over Britai... Read more
Swashbuckler (1976)
6/10
Director: James Goldstone
Starring: Beau Bridges, Genevieve Bujold, James Earl Jones, Peter Boyle, Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw, Genevieve Bujold and James Earl Jones star in this lusty, rollicking pirate adventure set in the 18th Century Caribbean. A pirate and a h... 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
The Ice Pirates (1984)
5.7/10
Director: Stewart Raffill
Starring: Mary Crosby, Anjelica Huston, Robert Urich, Michael D Roberts, John Matuszak, Ro...
In the future, Earth is starved for water, so whoever has the ice... rules. Robert Urich, Mary Crosby and Anjelica Houston star in this nifty outer-sp... Read more
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves ( Blu-ray ) (1991)
6.9/10
Director: Kevin Reynolds
Starring: Alan Rickman, Christian Slater, Kevin Costner, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Morg...
A Robin Hood for the '90s, this large-scale swashbuckler stars Kevin Costner as the legendary archer hero who romances Maid Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mas... Read more
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
The Black Pirate (1926)
7.2/10
Director: Albert Parker
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks Sr, Billie Dove, Anders Randolf
The definitive pirate movie and one of Douglas Fairbanks' most popular films is this silent swashbuckler about a nobleman who vows to avenge the death... Read more