Swashbucklers
The pen may be mightier than the sword but Hollywood was quick to realise that good vs evil with a couple of biros wasn't going to cut it in the action stakes. Epitomised by the likes of Errol Flynn (pictured with Basil Rathbone in 'Robin Hood') and Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Jr, the typical swashbuckler was a dazzling swordsman, a fearless adventurer with courage in his heart, romance on his mind and a spring in his step. So buckle your swash and get ready for some rollicking old style entertainment.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
6.6/10
Director: Rob Marshall
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Ian McShane, Johnny Depp, Keith Richards, Kevin McNally, Penelope...
Rousing fourth installment in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" saga finds Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) crossing paths with Angelica (Penelope Cruz... Read more
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
8/10
Director: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Pryce
The popular Disney theme park attraction inspired this swashbuckling, high-seas adventure from producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The roguish yet charming Ca... Read more
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl ( Blu-ray ) (2003)
8/10
Director: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Keira Knightley, Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom
The popular Disney theme park attraction inspired this swashbuckling, high-seas adventure from producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The roguish yet charming Ca... Read more
Princess of Thieves (2001)
5.8/10
Starring: Keira Knightley, Malcolm McDowell, Stuart Wilson, Jonathan Hyde, Stephen Moyer,...
Robin Hood's daughter takes up his longbow after he is captured by Prince John. A young Keira Knightley plays Gwyn determined to bring the late King... Read more
Roar: The Complete Series (1997)
6.3/10
Starring: Heath Ledger, John Saint Ryan, Lisa Zane, Vera Farmiga, Sebastian Roche
The role that lead Hollywood to Heath Ledger's door was that of young Irish chieftain, Conor, battling the evil Roman Queen and her wizard, Longinus.... Read more
Robin and Marian (1976)
6.6/10
Director: Richard Lester
Starring: Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw, Nicol Williamson, Richard Harris, Den...
Richard Lester continues the high-spirited Robin Hood adventure as Robin regroups the members of his Sherwood Forest band when King John assumes the t... Read more
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
6.7/10
Director: Mel Brooks
Starring: Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Roger Rees, Amy Yasbeck, Dave Chappelle, Isaac Hayes,...
The once brilliant Mel Brooks provides further proof that his comedic well ran dry some time ago with this inane skewering of the legend of Sherwood F... Read more
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
6.9/10
Director: Kevin Reynolds
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Kevin Costner, Christian Slater, Al...
A Robin Hood for the '90s, this large-scale swashbuckler stars Kevin Costner as the legendary archer hero who romances Maid Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mas... Read more
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves ( Blu-ray ) (1991)
6.9/10
Director: Kevin Reynolds
Starring: Alan Rickman, Christian Slater, Kevin Costner, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Morg...
A Robin Hood for the '90s, this large-scale swashbuckler stars Kevin Costner as the legendary archer hero who romances Maid Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mas... Read more
Royal Flash (1975)
6.8/10
Director: Richard Lester
Starring: Joss Ackland, Alan Bates, Britt Ekland, Bob Hoskins, Malcolm McDowell, Oliver Re...
Based on the second novel in George MacDonald Fraser's Harry Flashman series, this spirited, swashbuckling comedy from director Richard Lester feature... Read more