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  • The Buccaneers (1956–1957)
  • TV Series | 30 min | Adventure, Drama
The Buccaneers (1956–1957)
TV Series | 30 min | Adventure, Drama
The Crown takes Tempest's stronghold. The ex-pirate wins a pardon and becomes a privateer. He and Deputy Gov. Beamish fight Spanish raiders despite their unease. They defend the Caribbean.
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Directors
Leslie Arliss | C.M. Pennington-Richards (as Pennington Richards) (episode "The Surgeon of Sangre Rojo") | Robert Day | Peter Maxwell & 3 more
Writers
Zachary Weiss (writer) | Terence Moore (writer) (screenplay) | Peter C. Hodgking (writer) (as Peter C. Hodgkins) | Peggy Phillips (additional dialogue) (writer) & 10 more
Producers
Sidney Cole (producer) | Ralph Smart (producer) | C.M. Pennington-Richards (producer)
Cinematographers
Jo Jago (director of photography) | Martin Curtis | Ken Hodges
Production Designer
Peter Proud
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Status
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Updated Sep 19, 1956
Release date (First episode)
Sep 22, 1956 (United States)

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150 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Robert Shaw
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Thompson / Pirate / Hicks / Capt. Delacour / Petty Officer / … See more Thompson / Pirate / Hicks / Capt. Delacour / Petty Officer / Merchant Capt. Hawkins / Spanish Soldier / Guard / Constable Willard / Sentry / Mingo / Doughty Son / Captain Harding / Lieutenant / Harkness / Landlord / Pirate Mate / Sailor / First Guard / Captain Hawkins / George Trevallion / 1st Spanish Guard / Bowles   See fewer
23
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16
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