Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950)
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- Approved
- 1h 31min
- Action, Adventure
- 19 May 1950 (USA)
- Movie
When some of his crew are captured by the Spaniards in Rio De La Hacha, pirate Captain Peter Blood enters the city in disguise in order to free his men from Marquis De Riconete's prison.
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Cast
| Louis Hayward | ... |
Captain Peter Blood
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| Patricia Medina | ... |
Isabelita Sotomayor
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| George Macready | ... |
Marquis de Riconete
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| Alfonso Bedoya | ... |
Carmilio
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| Dona Drake | ... |
Pepita Maria Rosados
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| Lowell Gilmore | ... |
George Fairfax
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| Wilton Graff | ... |
Capt. Alvarado
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| Curt Bois | ... |
King Charles II
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| Lumsden Hare | ... |
Tom Mannering
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| Billy Bevan | ... |
Billy Bragg
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| Harry Cording | ... |
Will Ward
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| Duke York | ... |
Andrew Hardy
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| Sven Hugo Borg | ... |
Swede
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| Martin Garralaga | ... |
Antonio Viamonte
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| James Fairfax | ... |
Nat Russell
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| Charles Irwin | ... |
Smitty
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| Terry Kilburn | ... |
Kenny Jensen
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| Alberto Morin | ... |
Miguel Gonzales
(as Albert Morin)
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Nick Volpe | ... |
Papa Rosados
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Abdullah Abbas | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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| Victor Adamson | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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David Alpert | ... |
Boatswain (uncredited)
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Salvador Baguez | ... |
Ricardo (uncredited)
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| Trevor Bardette | ... |
Head Prison Guard (uncredited)
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| David Bond | ... |
Lieutenant (uncredited)
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Barry Brooks | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Fred Cavens | ... |
Turnkey (uncredited)
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Carl Deloro | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Dime | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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| Sol Gorss | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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| Frank Hagney | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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Charles Heard | ... |
Lieutenant (uncredited)
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| Al Hill | ... |
Seaman (uncredited)
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| Reed Howes | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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| James Kirkwood | ... |
Physician (uncredited)
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| Ethan Laidlaw | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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Art Loeb | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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| Hank Mann | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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Paul Marion | ... |
Lieutenant (uncredited)
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| Francis McDonald | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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| Donald Murphy | ... |
Valdez (uncredited)
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Ian Murray | ... |
Valdez (uncredited)
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| Nestor Paiva | ... |
Spanish Ship Captain (uncredited)
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Jack Parker | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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Paul Regas | ... |
Vincente (uncredited)
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| Georges Renavent | ... |
Count Harrouch (uncredited)
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| Julian Rivero | ... |
Salto (uncredited)
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John Rogers | ... |
Jonesy - a Pirate (uncredited)
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Sam Savitsky | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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Jerry Schumacher | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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Earl Spainard | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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| Charles Stevens | ... |
Juan Otlas (uncredited)
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| Richard Talmadge | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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| Blackie Whiteford | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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| Harry Wilson | ... |
Crew Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gordon Douglas | ||
Written by
| Michael Hogan | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Robert Libott | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Frank Burt | ... | (screenplay) |
| Rafael Sabatini | ... | (novel "Captain Blood") |
Produced by
| Harry Joe Brown | ... | producer |
Music by
| Paul Sawtell | ||
Cinematography by
| George E. Diskant | ||
Editing by
| Gene Havlick | ||
Art Direction by
| George Brooks | ||
Set Decoration by
| Frank Tuttle | ||
Makeup Department
| Clay Campbell | ... | makeup artist |
| Helen Hunt | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Jack Fier | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mel Dellar | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Jack A. Goodrich | ... | sound engineer (as Jack Goodrich) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| S.H. Barton | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Al Becker | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Bill Crosby | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Lothrop B. Worth | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jean Louis | ... | gowns |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Morris Stoloff | ... | musical director |
| Emil Cadkin | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Herschel Burke Gilbert | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Leonid Raab | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Max Reese | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dorothy Wilson | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Ian Murray | ... | technical director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1950) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1950) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film-Verleih (1950) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1950) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films S. A. (1950) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Kamerafilm (1950) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Television (2002) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When he unwittingly sends some of his men into a trap, pirate Captain Peter Blood decides to rescue them. They've been taken prisoner by the Spanish Marquis de Riconete who is now using them as slave labor harvesting pearls from the sea. With help of the Marquis' daughter Isabelita he not only manages to rescue his men but also vanquishes the Marquis in a sea battle. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | Sabatini's famous buccaneer in swashbuckling adventure...exotic romance! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Goofs | In the beginning of the picture, Captain Blood orders two warning shots fired across the bow of a ship. When they do not respond, he orders the crew to raise the Jolly Roger, which they do. However, the pirate flag was already flying when the shots were fired. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Captain Pirate (1952). See more » |
| Quotes |
Marquis de Riconete:
It is bad enough that I should have business dealings with vermin. I don't wish them to infest my family. Senor Fairfax, if you attempt to see my niece again, I shall have the distinct pleasure of watching you being torn apart by the sharks. See more » |