Kerwin Mathews, the star of 7th Voyage of Sinbad, plays a Huguenot who falls into the clutches of pirate king Christopher Lee, who attempts to use Mathews in a dastardly plan to steal Huguenot riches, and ends up holding the people of a quiet French religious settlement hostage.
A full blooded pirate adventure full of action and some good swordplay, especially between Kerwin Matthews and Christopher Lee at the end. Though some bits were censored so it could be suitable for younger kids, there's still a trace of grimness and grit. It can be overly serious, but it's a colourful swashbuckler. Christopher Lee is at his villainous best, dressed in black and wearing eyepatch, and Kerwin Matthews acts really well as the hero.
A full blooded pirate adventure full of action and some good swordplay, especially between Kerwin Matthews and Christopher Lee at the end. Though some bits were censored so it could be suitable for younger kids, there's still a trace of grimness and grit. It can be overly serious, but it's a colourful swashbuckler. Christopher Lee is at his villainous best, dressed in black and wearing eyepatch, and Kerwin Matthews acts really well as the hero.