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01/03/1961 Adventure 1h 22m
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Overview

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).

  1. John Gilling

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Peter Cushing

    Squire Trevenyan

  2. John Fraser

    Christopher Trevenyan

  3. Bernard Lee

    Black John

  4. Michèle Mercier

    Louise Lejeune

  5. June Thorburn

    Jenny Trevenyan

  6. William Franklyn

    Captain

  7. Liz Fraser

    Betty

  8. Miles Malleson

    Duke of Avon

  9. George Coulouris

    François Lejeune

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-11-11
When the wreckers start operating in his local community, it falls to "Squire Trevenyan" (Peter Cushing) to try to stop this ruthless and brutal crime. Thing is, though, when his son "Christopher" (John Fraser) returns home one night with details of who is doing what to whom, his father is suddenly nervous, compromised - but why? Is it just because the lad has a crush on "Louise" (Michèle Mercier) or because he is afraid of her brute of a father "Black John" (Bernard Lee). Anyway, time to send for the Redcoats! It's a standard adventure film this with little jeopardy or anything new as it sai...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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