The pirate (1942)
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | The pirate |
| Original title | The Black Swan |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1942 |
| length | 85 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Henry King |
| script |
Ben Hecht Seton I. Miller |
| production | Robert Bassler |
| music | Alfred Newman |
| camera | Leon Shamroy |
| cut | Barbara McLean |
| occupation | |
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The Pirate is an American pirate film from 1942. The film was based loosely on the novel The Black Swan (The Black Swan) by Rafael Sabatini .
action
The English King Charles II issued an amnesty for pirates if they subsequently settle in the West Indian colonies acquired by Spain . Former pirate Henry Morgan is named governor of Jamaica . This is a thorn in the side of the conservative forces in the country. When Captain Leech, a former accomplice of Morgan, continues to mischief as a pirate in the Caribbean Sea, Morgan finally falls from grace. Morgan then lets Jamie Waring hunt the pirate Leech. In a sea battle at Maracaibo , Waring can defeat Leech and save Morgan the honor. Waring is not only the lucky hero for Henry Morgan, however, he also receives the affection of Lady Margaret Denby, daughter of the former Governor of Jamaica, Lord Denby.
background
Henry Morgan was a historically recognized personality. The notorious and successful pirate was actually appointed Governor of Jamaica in 1674 and set out in the aftermath of his former comrades as a relentless pursuer a name. The story told in the film, however, has no historical basis.
Reviews
"Colorful and excellently played adventure film, which heralded the birth of the genre of pirate films."
Awards
Leon Shamroy received an Oscar in the category Best Camera (Color Film) for his camera work at the 1943 Academy Awards . The film was also nominated in the categories of Best Special Effects and Best Film Music.
Web links
- The pirates in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ The pirate. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .