Against All Flags (1952) 6.6
Brian Hawke of the Royal Navy versus the pirates of Madagascar. Director:George Sherman |
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Against All Flags (1952) 6.6
Brian Hawke of the Royal Navy versus the pirates of Madagascar. Director:George Sherman |
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| Maureen O'Hara | ... |
Prudence 'Spitfire' Stevens
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| Anthony Quinn | ... |
Capt. Roc Brasiliano
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Alice Kelley | ... |
Princess Patma
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| Mildred Natwick | ... |
Molvina MacGregor
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Robert Warwick | ... | |
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Harry Cording | ... |
Gow
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John Alderson | ... |
Jonathan Harris
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Phil Tully | ... |
Jones
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Lester Matthews | ... |
Sir Cloudsley
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Tudor Owen | ... |
Williams
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Maurice Marsac | ... |
Capt. Moisson
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James Craven | ... |
Capt. Hornsby
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James Fairfax | ... |
Cruikshank - Barber
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In 1700, the pirates of Madagascar menace the India trade; British officer Brian Hawke has himself cashiered, flogged, and set adrift to infiltrate the pirate "republic." There, Hawke meets lovely Spitfire Stevens, a pirate captain in her own right, and the sparks begin to fly; but wooing a pirate poses unique problems. Especially after he rescues adoring young Princess Patma from a captured ship. Meanwhile, Hawke's secret mission proceeds to an action-packed climax. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
A featherweight plot and dubious characterizations don't make any difference when a movie is as fun to watch as this one is. Lively action and spectacular stunts - for their day - give this movie some real zip. And there's some actual comedy from the ripping chemistry between the two leads. Quinn makes a good villain also, although his role is completely overshadowed.
But don't be fooled by Maureen O'Hara's tough broad role, this is as sexist as any Hollywood movie of this era. You might be able to forgive that because of the time in which it was made, but it's still hard to get past. For all the heroism and gruesomely adult off-screen situations, this is still little more than an adolescent good time.