Topic: Swashbuckler

Direction George Sidney

Cast Stewart Granger · Eleanor Parker · Janet Leigh · Mel Ferrer

Synopsis Scaramouche (1952) unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of 18th-century France, where a young man embarks on a daring journey of deception and retribution. Disguised as an actor, he navigates the treacherous landscape of the era, driven by a burning desire...

Direction Rob Reiner

Cast Robin Wright · Cary Elwes · Mandy Patinkin · Chris Sarandon

Synopsis The Princess Bride (1987) begins with a wise old grandfather sharing a whimsical fairy tale with his sickly grandson. The story unfolds in the imaginary land of Florin, where a humble farmhand, Westley (Cary Elwes), departs to seek his fortune,...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Olivia de Havilland · Lionel Atwill · Basil Rathbone

Synopsis Captain Blood (1935) follows the thrilling adventures of Peter Blood, an Irish physician who is unjustly convicted and transported to the Caribbean as a slave. In his new surroundings, he finds himself in a world of danger and intrigue. Blood's...

Direction Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Vincent Pérez · Anne Brochet · Jacques Weber

Synopsis Cyrano de Bergerac (1990) follows the tale of a celebrated duelist and wordsmith, Cyrano, portrayed by Gérard Depardieu, who is known far and wide in Paris. Despite his prowess, Cyrano's prominent nose has led him to believe that romantic love...

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Keith Carradine · Harvey Keitel · Edward Fox · Albert Finney

Synopsis The Duellists (1977) unfolds during the tumultuous Napoleonic wars, where a rivalry ignites between two of Napoleon's cavalry officers. The story begins when the noble Lt. D'Hubert (Keith Carradine) is tasked by his superior to inform the commoner Lt. Ferraud...

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Ronald Colman · Madeleine Carroll · C. Aubrey Smith · Raymond Massey

Synopsis The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) presents a thrilling tale based on Anthony Hope's classic adventure novel. A humble Englishman is compelled to impersonate his royal cousin, who has been abducted, to secure the throne of a small European nation. As...

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast José Ferrer · Mala Powers · William Prince · Morris Carnovsky

Synopsis Cyrano de Bergerac (1950) is set in France during the year 1640, where the story revolves around Cyrano, a renowned swordsman and poet known for his distinctive nose. Cyrano is deeply in love with the enchanting Roxane, who, however, confides...

Direction Gore Verbinski

Cast Johnny Depp · Orlando Bloom · Keira Knightley · Geoffrey Rush

Synopsis Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) unfolds in the 17th century Caribbean, centering around the eccentric pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow. After narrowly escaping the sinking of his ship, Jack lands in Port Royal and quickly...

Direction Michael Curtiz · William Keighley

Cast Errol Flynn · Olivia de Havilland · Basil Rathbone · Claude Rains

Synopsis The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) presents a thrilling tale of the legendary outlaw and his loyal band of Merry Men, who dedicate themselves to redistributing wealth from the affluent to the needy. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the film follows...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Stewart Granger · James Mason · Deborah Kerr · Jane Greer

Synopsis The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) follows the tale of Rudolph Rassendyll (Stewart Granger), a British tourist exploring the Balkan nation of Ruritania. Locals and officials alike are struck by Rassendyll's uncanny resemblance to Prince Rudolph, who is set to be...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Stewart Granger · George Sanders · Joan Greenwood · Viveca Lindfors

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Robert Taylor · Elizabeth Taylor · Joan Fontaine · George Sanders

Synopsis Ivanhoe (1952) presents a grand narrative of chivalry and romance, directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Robert Taylor. This cinematic adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel follows the journey of Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a valiant knight on a mission...

Direction Peter Weir

Cast Russell Crowe · Paul Bettany · James D'Arcy · Max Pirkis

Synopsis Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) follows the thrilling journey of Captain Jack Aubrey and his loyal crew aboard the H.M.S. Surprise during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. After a sudden and devastating assault by a formidable...

Direction George Sidney

Cast Gene Kelly · Lana Turner · June Allyson · Frank Morgan

Synopsis The Three Musketeers (1948) presents a vibrant and humorous adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' timeless adventure story, directed by George Sidney and led by the charismatic Gene Kelly. The film follows the journey of D'Artagnan (Kelly), a young man from the...

Direction Rouben Mamoulian

Cast Tyrone Power · Linda Darnell · Basil Rathbone · Gale Sondergaard

Synopsis The Mark of Zorro (1940) follows the journey of Diego Vega, a skilled and noble swordsman who returns to his home in Mexican California after honing his abilities in Madrid. Upon his arrival, he discovers that his father, Don Alejandro...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Flora Robson · Brenda Marshall · Claude Rains

Synopsis The Sea Hawk (1940) is set in the tumultuous 1580s, where daring privateers, known as Sea Hawks, safeguard British interests against the growing might of Philip of Spain. Captain Geoffrey Thorpe (Errol Flynn), the most audacious of these Sea Hawks,...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Douglas Fairbanks · Marguerite De La Motte · William Bakewell · Nigel de Brulier

Synopsis The Iron Mask (1929) follows the tale of King Louis XIII of France, who is overjoyed by the birth of his son and heir. However, the queen's delivery of twins presents a challenge. Cardinal Richelieu views the second son as...

Direction Richard Lester

Cast Sean Connery · Audrey Hepburn · Robert Shaw · Richard Harris

Synopsis Robin and Marian (1976) follows the aging Robin Hood as he comes back to England with his loyal companion Little John after the Crusades. Upon his return, he finds that Maid Marian has taken refuge in a nunnery, King Richard...

Direction Fernando Fernán Gómez

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · Paloma Valdés · Juanjo Menéndez · Antonio Garisa

Direction Augusto Genina

Cast Angelo Ferrari · Pierre Magnier · Linda Moglia · Roberto Parisini

Synopsis Cirano di Bergerac (Cyrano de Bergerac) (1923) is a captivating tale set in 17th Century France, centered around a charismatic and witty poet named Cyrano. Despite his extraordinary talents and charm, Cyrano's unusually long nose makes him feel unattractive to...