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The Buccaneer   1958             N/R, 121 min. Genre: Drama Director: Anthony Quinn   Cast: Yul Brynner, Charlton Heston, Claire Bloom, Charles Boyer, Inger Stevens, E.G. Marshall, Lorne Greene, Henry Hull, Ted de Corsia, Douglass Dumbrille   President Andrew Jackson (Charlton Heston) wrangles a deal with pirate Jean Lafitte (Yul Brynner) to help the United States' cause in the War of 1812. Pretty good remake of the 1938 film, with DeMille, who directed the earlier version, as the Executive Producer.    1 User Review User Review Remake of 1938 film about Jean Lafitte. olmac 02/23/2008    The War of 1812 was already lost by us to the British when it`s largest battle was fought, and won, by the United States. Jackson was assisted by pirate/patriot Jean Lafitte.