Yankee Buccaneer (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1952, Yankee Buccaneer is an adventure, romance and history film directed by Frederick de Cordova, running about 86 minutes. “SEA ADVENTURE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Yankee Buccaneer stars Jeff Chandler as Cmdr. David Porter, Scott Brady as Lt. David Farragut, Suzan Ball as Countess Margarita La Raguna and Joseph Calleia as Count Domingo Del Prado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Yankee Buccaneer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yankee Buccaneer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yankee Buccaneer 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 Yankee Buccaneer (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yankee Buccaneer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yankee Buccaneer worth watching?
- Yankee Buccaneer holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yankee Buccaneer?
- Yankee Buccaneer stars Jeff Chandler, Scott Brady, Suzan Ball, Joseph Calleia and George Mathews.
- When was Yankee Buccaneer released?
- Yankee Buccaneer was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.