Double Crossbones
"Yo-ho-ho-ho ... it's a battle of fun !"
Originally released in 1951. Double Crossbones is a comedy/history film. directed by Charles Barton. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Donald O'Connor, Helena Carter, and Will Geer
Synopsis
Falsely accused by the corrupt Governor Elden of Charleston of fencing stolen pirate booty, young Davey Crandall and friend Tom Botts buy passage on the ship of local buccaneer Bloodthirsty Ben. They avoid being killed by faking a case of the pox, which causes the panicked captain and crew to desert the ship. The two find themselves alone, and when a lucky cannon shot hits a mast on a British ship, they find themselves mistaken for pirates. They sail to Tortuga, where they recruit such notorious corsairs as Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonney, and Blackbeard to lay siege to Chaleston and expose the villain Elden.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Donald O'Connor
as Davey Crandall
Helena Carter
as Lady Sylvia Copeland
Will Geer
as Tom Botts
John Emery
as Governor Elden
Stanley Logan
as Lord Montrose
Kathryn Givney
as Lady Montrose
Hayden Rorke
as Malcolm Giles
Morgan Farley
as Caleb Nicholas
Robert Barrat
as Henry Morgan
Alan Napier
as Capt. Kidd
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Double Crossbones about?
Falsely accused by the corrupt Governor Elden of Charleston of fencing stolen pirate booty, young Davey Crandall and friend Tom Botts buy passage on the ship of local buccaneer Bloodthirsty Ben. Th...
Who directed Double Crossbones?
Double Crossbones was directed by Charles Barton.
How long is Double Crossbones?
Double Crossbones has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Double Crossbones released?
Double Crossbones was released on April 26, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Double Crossbones?
The main cast of Double Crossbones includes Donald O'Connor, Helena Carter, Will Geer, John Emery, Stanley Logan.