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Plot Summary:
In the New World, a rugged pirate leader and a corrupt governor vie for the affections of a beautiful Indian heiress.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 86
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy, West Germany
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags:
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The Seven Tasks of Ali Baba (1962)
Plot Summary:
A wizard summons Ali Baba to transport a sacred crown to a nearby country. An evil ruler has taken over the land, and the crown is needed to free the people from his influence.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 43
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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Samson Against the Sheik (1962)
Plot Summary:
An adventure movie directed by Domenico Paolella.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 92
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags:
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Tiger of the Seven Seas (1962)
Plot Summary:
Tigre is the skipper of the Santa Maria, a pirate-ship, but he feels tired and decides to leave the command of the ship. Unfortunately he has only a daughter, Consuelo. So he will leave the command and the ship to the winner of a challenge among his men. Unexpectedly Consuelo wins. The same night Tigre is killed, William is charged with the killing and is sentenced to death. But before the sentence could be executed the Spaniards of Grand Duke Inigo arrives. Consuelo escapes, however this is only the first move of Indigo's wife to get to the pirates treasure.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 167
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 90 min
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Fury at Smugglers' Bay (1961)
Plot Summary:
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).
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 270
Genere: Adventure
Country: UK
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, independent film
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The Lost World of Sinbad (1963)
Plot Summary:
An adventurous and daring sailor sets sail to the castle of an ailing king to stop an evil premier, hungry for power and wealth, from succeeding the throne and marrying the king's beautiful daughter. Along the way, with the help of some courageous rebels and a lustful wizard, he must overcome the powers of a bewitching witch, a band of ruthless pirates, and the castle's Imperial guards. He must also free those kidnapped into slavery and restore the king's reputation.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 300
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: psychotronic
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Musketeers of the Sea (1962)
Plot Summary:
Italian adventure movie directed by Steno.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 79
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 116 min
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Legacy of the Incas (1965)
Plot Summary:
In Peru, the land of the Incas, the Indian pin their hopes on Jaucarapora. They want to him as their king who could drive back the white conquistador. A stranger appears in Lima who risks his life to rescue the president from a charging wildcat. This Jaguar is accused of the two Incas' murder. The president gives him four weeks to prove his innocence. No matter where the Jaguar goes, the craftily circulated news that he is wanted killer is always there ahead of him. Graciela, his dead brother's daughter, sets out alone to forewarn him. The Jaguar finds out that Gambusino has killed his brother and Jinaucarapora's father. Jaucarapora meets Graciela and saves her life. They fall in love each other. Gambusino tries to kill the Jaguar but perishes himself. Graciela persuades Jaucarapora that an uprising against the incomparably stronger whites will ruin his people for good. He rejects the sacred crown. The last Inca suffers death at the hands of his own mentor.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 222
Genere: Adventure, Western
Country: West Germany, Italy, Spain, Monaco, Bulgaria
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: spaghetti western
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Three Giants of the Roman Empire (1971)
Plot Summary:
Tullius Valerius -- a Proconsul of Rome, circa 310 A.D. -- fears that a provincial governor named Gaius Appius Quintillianus has been secretly working with those Germanic barbarians seeking to end Roman rule. Valerius elevates Marcus, a gladiator turned soldier, to the post of Vice Proconsul with orders to go "undercover" to investigate this situation. Marcus selects two friends, fellow soldier Claudius and pickpocket Volcan, to accompany him into Gaius' territory. In this territory lives Lycia, daughter of Manlius and the beloved of Marcus. Gaius soon learns of Marcus's plans, thanks to the evil Stovius. Gaius kills Manlius and blames the crime on Marcus. Lycia turns against Marcus whom Gaius condemns to be pulled apart by teams of horses. Marcus survives this "Test of Strength" as reinforcements arrive from Rome. Gaius dies in battle, Claudius reunites with his Christian girlfriend, Diana, and an enlightened Lycia welcomes Marcus back with open arms.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 59
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags:
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The Revolt of the Seven (1964)
Plot Summary:
Peplum movie from 1964.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 107
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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Goliath Against the Giants (1961)
Plot Summary:
Muscleman fights sea monsters and Amazon warriors, then returns home to find a race of giants living in a valley, into which fellow countrymen are being thrown as punishment for opposing a usurper king and his consort.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 141
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy, Spain
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags:
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The Executioner of Venice (1963)
Plot Summary:
Set in medieval Venice, this swashbuckler chronicles the courage of an executioner and his godson as they attempt to show that the Grand Inquisitor is in league with murderous pirates.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 218
Genere: Adventure, Drama, History
Country: Italy
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: hood
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The Invincible Masked Rider (1963)
Plot Summary:
In 17th century Spain, the evil, corrupt Don Luis intends to marry his ward, Carmencita, to his stepson, Don Diego. A peasant revolt, fueled by a plague, complicates matters, as does the arrival of a Masked Avenger.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 103
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags:
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Samson Against the Pirates (1963)
Plot Summary:
A terrible pirate terrorizes the Antilles plundering ships, slaughtering their crews and selling women as slaves. One of the women asks Sansone for help.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 67
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: campy
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The King's Pirate (1967)
Plot Summary:
Handsome British officer, Lt. Brian Fleming is sent undercover to infiltrate a lively band of pirates.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 217
Genere: Adventure
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags:
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Sandokan the Great (1963)
Plot Summary:
After the capture of the Sultan of Muluder, Sandokan, the sultan's son, leads a guerilla army through treacherous jungles to free his father and defeat Queen Victoria's army of invaders.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 396
Genere: Action, Adventure
Country: Italy, France, Spain
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: psychotronic
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Queen of the Seas (1961)
Plot Summary:
Redhead Mary is a girl who dresses like a man to better approach, and rob the jewels worn by the pretty ladies of her time.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 157
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 87 min
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The Son of Captain Blood (1962)
Plot Summary:
The son of a notorious pirate is placed on the path of righteousness by his love for a beautiful young woman.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 185
Genere: Action, Adventure, History
Country: Spain, Italy, USA
Duration: 88 min
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Untamable Angelique (1967)
Plot Summary:
Angelique goes in search of her husband Joffrey de Peyrac who did not die on the stake.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Adventure
Country: France, Italy, West Germany
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: idiotic
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The Black Corsair (1976)
Plot Summary:
The story circulates around the classical Black Pirate and his battle against arch enemy Prins van Gould. The Black Pirate is out for revenge on his brothers' killers. He has a blood-planned way to go, and he trusts only to his own rap sword.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 602
Genere: Adventure, Action
Country: Italy
Duration: 126 min
Plot tags:
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National Theatre Live: Treasure Island (2015)
Plot Summary:
It's a theatre adaptation of well known story of Jim Hawkins and his adventures in search of treasure of Treasure Island.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 332
Genere: Adventure
Country: UK
Duration: 150 min
Plot tags:
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Sandokan (1976)
Plot Summary:
In this mini-series in six parts from 1976 the Indian actor Kabir Bedi plays the lead role. Carol Andre plays Lady Marianna Guillonk and as Sandokans best friend Yanez de Gomera we see Phillipe Leroy. The noble prince Sandokan is a fighter of the first rank who are cruel to their enemies, but always loyal to his friends.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: Italy, France, West Germany, UK
Duration: 286 min
Plot tags: retro, atmospheric, cult classic, vintage
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Revenge of the Gladiators (1964)
Plot Summary:
In 454 A.D. barbarians led by the Vandal king, Genseri, besiege Rome which is ruled by the ineffectual Valentinian III and his wife, Calpurnia. The Roman general Ezio manages to temporarily halt the Vandals' advance. Now arriving on the scene is Ezio's son, Fabius, who had been reported as killed in battle. Fabius falls in love with Valentinian's daughter, Priscilla, while coming to the realization that Rome is weak and corrupt. Genseri now hatches a plan to take over Rome by marrying his son to Priscilla, To prevent this, Fabius hides Priscilla but is then captured and tortured by Genseri who wants to know the young woman's whereabouts. Priscilla comes forward and agrees to marry Genseri's son if Genseri will free Fabius. Genseri agrees but, at the wedding, he breaks his word and shows Priscilla a cross where Fabius has been crucified with ropes. Priscilla is outraged but then relieved when Fabius' friends arrive to save Fabius and to defeat the Vandals in battle.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 57
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, realistic, campy
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Sansone contro il corsaro nero (1964)
Plot Summary:
aka Hercules and the Black Pirates. Brave and noble Samson fights pirates as a soldier in the royal army. He wants to marry lovely fair maiden Rosita, but her haughty governor father disapproves. Meanwhile, the cunning and duplicitous Rodrigo Sanchez joins forces with the wicked Black Pirate to thwart Samson.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 123
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: campy
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A Queen for Caesar (1962)
Plot Summary:
Story of the power struggle between Egyptian queen Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy, and how a common soldier risks his life to serve her.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 127
Genere: Adventure, History
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags:
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The Master of Ballantrae (1984)
Plot Summary:
The story of two brothers, Scottish noblemen whose family is torn apart by the Jacobite rising of 1745.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 191
Genere: Adventure
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 150 min
Plot tags: period piece, costume drama, period drama
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The Secret Mark of D'Artagnan (1962)
Plot Summary:
D' Artagnan and Porthos received the order of Richelieu, which protrudes as a powerful figure of the French church, a plot against the King of France Louis XIII. uncover. Disguised as a monk enters D' Artagnan the Church, in which the conspirators act. D' Artagnan, however, exposee and can only escape with the help of Porthos . Meanwhile the Duke of Montresant tried to force his ward to overwrite all their possessions to him, so that he can support the Flemish troops. The Duchess refused and is sent with her maid to Brescon. D' Artagnan and Porthos decide to follow the women….
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 91
Genere: Adventure
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags:
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Vengeance of the Three Musketeers (1961)
Plot Summary:
Based on Alexandre Dumas père novel. Part 2.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 452
Genere: Adventure, Romance
Country: France, Italy
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags:
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The King's Guard (2000)
Plot Summary:
A princess falls in love with her father's swordsman.
IMDB Rating: 3.4
IMDB Votes: 611
Genere: Adventure
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: semi serious, exciting, captivating, light, feel good, independent film, dark comedy
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Blackie the Pirate (1971)
Plot Summary:
Rivaling Pirates and Spanish gold are the ingredients for this story. Blackie the pirate is the one who first hears from this shipment of gold when he encounters "Don" Pedro. He thinks of a plan to find this ship and its gold. His counter player is the vice roy of the Spanish kolony. When they visit one of the pirate settlements, they find three other pirate captains over there. One of them sells goods and prisoners from his latest capture. Don Pedro recognizes the wife of the vice roy, and Blackie buys her. However, one of the pirate captains, Skull, knows also who she is, and tries to make a deal. Blackie refuses, and Skull makes a deal with the other two pirate captains to plot against Blackie.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Action, Adventure
Country: Italy, Spain
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags:
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Treasure Island (2007)
Plot Summary:
A terrible storm is raging the night it all begins - with a knock on the door. 17-year-old Jim Hawkins helps his widowed mother run their little tavern on the coast of 19th century England. When the door is opened they are startled by a sight that makes their blood run cold.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 439
Genere: Adventure
Country: Germany
Duration: 186 min
Plot tags: serious, exciting, captivating, intense, talky