Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1961, Fury at Smugglers' Bay is an adventure film directed by John Gilling, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the end of the 18th century and smuggling is considered to be a legitimate spare-time occupation for most fishermen around the British shores. But when a gang of cut-throats, led by the infamous Black John (Bernard Lee) begins to lure ships onto the rocks of Smugglers Bay, and murdering their crews for the sake of loot, the fishermen begin to fear for their livelihoods. In desperation, they appeal to the local magistrate Squire Trevenyan (Peter Cushing).
Who’s in it. Fury at Smugglers' Bay stars Peter Cushing as Squire Trevenyan, John Fraser as Christopher Trevenyan, Bernard Lee as Black John and Michèle Mercier as Louise Lejeune, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Fury at Smugglers' Bay has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fury at Smugglers' Bay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fury at Smugglers' Bay tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961)?
- In GB, Fury at Smugglers' Bay is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fury at Smugglers' Bay worth watching?
- Fury at Smugglers' Bay holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fury at Smugglers' Bay?
- Fury at Smugglers' Bay stars Peter Cushing, John Fraser, Bernard Lee, Michèle Mercier and June Thorburn.
- When was Fury at Smugglers' Bay released?
- Fury at Smugglers' Bay was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.