The Black Swan
"Seas ablaze...with black villainy, with fiery romance, with breathless deeds of daring...in the roaring era of love, gold, and adventure!"
Originally released in 1942. The Black Swan is a adventure/romance film. directed by Henry King. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, and Laird Cregar
Synopsis
When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (91 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.7M
3.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tyrone Power
as Jamie Waring
Maureen O'Hara
as Lady Margaret Denby
Laird Cregar
as Captain Henry Morgan
Thomas Mitchell
as Tommy Blue
George Sanders
as Captain Billy Leech
Anthony Quinn
as Wogan
George Zucco
as Lord Denby
Edward Ashley
as Roger Ingram (uncredited)
Bonnie Bannon
as Lady in Waiting in the Courtroom (uncredited)
Fortunio Bonanova
as Don Miguel (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,493,800
- Revenue
- $5,727,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Swan about?
When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the pr...
Who directed The Black Swan?
The Black Swan was directed by Henry King.
How long is The Black Swan?
The Black Swan has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Black Swan released?
The Black Swan was released on December 4, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Swan?
The main cast of The Black Swan includes Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Laird Cregar, Thomas Mitchell, George Sanders.