Yankee Buccaneer
"SEA ADVENTURE!"
Originally released in 1952. Yankee Buccaneer is a adventure/history film. directed by Frederick de Cordova. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jeff Chandler, Scott Brady, and Suzan Ball
Synopsis
A United States Navy ship in the first half of the 19th century, under the command of Captain David Porter, is expecting to put ashore after a year on the seas; but the arrival of one of Porter's ex-students, the willful and independent Lieutenant David Farragut, brings a new mission: to disguise the ship and crew as a pirate ship and help the Navy locate the criminals who have been robbing America's merchant fleet. But as Farragut's disobedience threatens the safety of the crew, they stumble upon an international conspiracy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeff Chandler
as Cmdr. David Porter
Scott Brady
as Lt. David Farragut
Suzan Ball
as Countess Margarita La Raguna
Joseph Calleia
as Count Domingo Del Prado
George Mathews
as Chief Petty Officer Link
Rodolfo Acosta
as Poulini
David Janssen
as Beckett
Joseph Vitale
as Scarjack
Michael Ansara
as Lt. Romero
James Parnell
as Redell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yankee Buccaneer about?
A United States Navy ship in the first half of the 19th century, under the command of Captain David Porter, is expecting to put ashore after a year on the seas; but the arrival of one of Porter's e...
Who directed Yankee Buccaneer?
Yankee Buccaneer was directed by Frederick de Cordova.
How long is Yankee Buccaneer?
Yankee Buccaneer has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Yankee Buccaneer released?
Yankee Buccaneer was released on September 16, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yankee Buccaneer?
The main cast of Yankee Buccaneer includes Jeff Chandler, Scott Brady, Suzan Ball, Joseph Calleia, George Mathews.