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Movie Details
Tag Line: Piercing Drama of La Fitte - Man or Devil ?
Status: Released
Average Rating: 6
Release Date: Dec 11, 1958
Rating: NR
Run Time: 1h 59m
Original Language: English
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Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: Paramount
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Synopsis
During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.
Crew
Department | Role | Name |
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Crew | Script |
Edwin Justus Mayer
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Stunts |
Polly Burson
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Editing | Editor |
Archie Marshek
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Directing | Director |
Anthony Quinn
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Second Assistant Director |
Clem Jones
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Sound | Original Music Composer |
Elmer Bernstein
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Production | Producer |
Cecil B. DeMille
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Executive Producer |
Cecil B. DeMille
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Camera | Director of Photography |
Loyal Griggs
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Grip |
Norbert Haring
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Writing | Screenplay |
Jesse Lasky Jr.
C. Gardner Sullivan
Harold Lamb
Bernice Mosk
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Adaptation |
Jeanie Macpherson
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Novel |
Lyle Saxon
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