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John Paul Jones (1959)The career of Revolutionary War naval hero from his youth in Scotland through his service to Catherine the Great of Russia. Director:John Farrow |
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Dorothea Danders
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Jean-Pierre Aumont | ... |
King Louis XVI
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John Wilkes
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Capt. Richard Pearson
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Susana Canales | ... |
Marie Antoinette
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Georges Rivière | ... |
Russian Chamberlain
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Tom Brannum | ... |
Peter Wooley
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Gunner Lowrie
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Archie Duncan | ... |
Duncan MacBean
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The swashbuckling adventures of the hero of the Revolutionary War. His contributions weren't always appreciated by the new U.S. government. After the way Congress show their displeasure by sending him to the Russia of Catherine the Great. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>
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16 June 1959 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ainda não Comecei a Lutar See more »Company Credits
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(uncredited)
Unofficial Scottish anthem
PLayed on the bagpipes
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Prior to the battle between Serapis and Bonhomme Richard, Captain Pearson of the Serapis states that it is probably John Paul Jones' squadron. Although Pearson knew there was an American raiding force in the area, he actually thought that Jones' force was a Royal Navy squadron also in the area. It was this confusion which allowed Jones to get close to Serapis before the action began. See more »Soundtracks
"Scotland the Brave"(uncredited)
Unofficial Scottish anthem
PLayed on the bagpipes
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I was delighted to see this film as I am a voracious consumer of anything about the American Revolution. Aside from any possible historical flaws mentioned by others I found some of the directing touches quite interesting. Most novel was the way George Washington was portrayed when Jones went to visit him at Valley Forge. He was filmed only from the back as would be seen by some observer (e.g. news reporter ) in the room. The effect was quite powerful. It saved us worrying about things like if the actor playing Washington looked enough like him etc. and simply gave us a ghostly impression of the Washington we read about in the history books - namely, a giant of a man both physically and morally and probably the greatest man in history. It occurred to me that Director John Farrow was portraying not the man but rather alluding to the LEGEND on screen. If that was the aim he certainly succeeded.
The 'living presence' of the legend was enhanced by the fact that the image spoke in that arcane English of the time.
The net result was that a huge cinematic impression was provided of a very great man. Nice directing twist innovation !