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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!”
6.5 / 10• 1942• 1h 27m•NR• English
AdventureRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Tyrone Power
Jamie Waring
Lead
Maureen O'Hara
Lady Margaret Denby
Laird Cregar
Captain Henry Morgan
Thomas Mitchell
Tommy Blue
George Sanders
Captain Billy Leech
Anthony Quinn
Wogan
George Zucco
Lord Denby
Edward Ashley
Roger Ingram (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Henry King's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Black Swan is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
