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The Pirates of Blood River
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The Pirates of Blood River

1962-05-09 · 87 min · ★ 6.1

Adventure · Action · Drama

A group of ruthless pirates attack a 17th Century Huguenot settlement on the Isle of Devon in search of treasure and will stop at nothing to obtain it.

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Directors
John Gilling
Production companies
Hammer Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kerwin MathewsKerwin MathewsJonathon Standing
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeCaptain LaRoche
Andrew KeirAndrew KeirJason Standing
Glenn CorbettGlenn CorbettHenry
Michael RipperMichael RipperFirst Mate Mack
Peter ArnePeter ArneBosu'n Hench
Marla LandiMarla LandiBess Standing
Oliver ReedOliver ReedPirate Brocaire
Jerold WellsJerold WellsPenal Colony Master
Dennis WatermanDennis WatermanTimothy Blackthorne, the boy
David LodgeDavid LodgeSmith
Jack StewartJack StewartGodfrey Mason
Marie DevereuxMarie DevereuxMaggie Mason (uncredited)
Emile StemmlerEmile StemmlerA villager (uncredited)
Bert SimmsOld Townsman (uncredited)
Denis ShawDenis ShawSilver (uncredited)
John Roden2nd Settler (uncredited)
Ernie RicePirate (uncredited)
Keith PyottSilas (uncredited)
Dido PlumbDido PlumbPrisoner (uncredited)

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