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.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
6.7/10
Director: Mel Brooks
Starring: Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Roger Rees, Amy Yasbeck, Dave Chappelle, Isaac Hayes,...
The once brilliant Mel Brooks provides further proof that his comedic well ran dry some time ago with this inane skewering of the legend of Sherwood F... Read more
The Three Musketeers (1993)
6.4/10
Director: Stephen Herek
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'Donnell, Oliver Platt, Tim Curry, Rebe...
The retelling of Alexandre Dumas' novel of chivalry and honour set in 17th century France is given the 'Young Guns' treatment by the Disney Studio. Ch... 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
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
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
6.9/10
Director: Kevin Reynolds
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Kevin Costner, Christian Slater, Al...
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
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
The Lady and the Highwayman (1987)
6.4/10
Director: John Hough
Starring: John Mills, Bernard Miles, Oliver Reed, Claire Bloom, Christopher Cazenove, Emma...
Barbara Cartland's 17th Century romance is adapted for television. Young Lady Panthea Vyne (Lysette Anthony) falls for a handsome highwayman, Silverb... Read more
The Princess Bride (1987)
8.1/10
Director: Rob Reiner
Starring: Cary Elwes, Christopher Guest, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Wal...
A very special, engaging fairy-tale comedy which mixes romance, magic and swashbuckling action as told to a young boy by his grandfather (Peter Falk).... 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
Yellowbeard (1983)
6/10
Director: Mel Damski
Starring: Peter Boyle, Graham Chapman, Peter Cook, Eric Idle, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, M...
Yellowbeard is the ultimate pirate feared by whoever travels the high seas. A true scurvy shyster of the highest order and nautical scallywag in leagu... Read more