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Features: DVD, English, French, Spanish, Subtitled
This is the story of Dr. Peter Blood, and english surgeon who is sold into slavery in the West Indies after treating the leader of the rebellion against King James II. Bought by the beautiful Arabella, Blood leads a revolt with his fellow prisoners and escapes. Seeking retribution, he turns his fellow escapees into a private crew with himself as the leader--Captain Blood. Thrilling sea battles and exhilarating scenery highlights this Best Picture Oscar nominee that made stars out of Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland.
"...the film that made stars of Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland." The Motion Picture Guide
"...perhaps the best pirate story ever." VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever
Editor's Note
In the classic swashbuckling epic that catapulted him to worldwide stardom, Errol Flynn plays Dr. Peter Blood, an English physician unjustly convicted of treason and sentenced to slavery in the West Indies. Relying on his formidable nerve and wit, he escapes and soon becomes a feared pirate known as Captain Blood, a brilliant swordsman and seaman whose fiercely loyal crew is made up of runaway slaves grateful to him for winning their freedom.Olivia de Havilland, in the first of eight films starring opposite Flynn, is alluring as Arabella Bishop, the dashing pirate captain's romantic interest. Lionel Atwill, famed for his demented performances in horror films, is satisfyingly despicable as Arabella's uncle, a despotic plantation owner. Director Michael Curtiz (CASABLANCA) pulls no dramatic punches, filling the screen with thrilling battle scenes, stampeding horses, hurtling, wave-tossed ships, and a rousing Erich Wolfgang Korngold score to make CAPTAIN BLOOD a truly lavish seafaring odyssey. Flynn, only five years removed from piloting a daring four-man, seven-month boat trip from Sydney, Australia, to New Guinea (described in his memoir BEAM ENDS), signals with his every joyfully kinetic onscreen moment the full-fledged arrival of a huge, inimitable talent.
| Features | Audio: English, French Dolby Digital Mono | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 4/19/2005 |
| Running Time: 119 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1935 | | Catalog ID: 65914 | | UPC: 00012569591424 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: B&W |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1936) | | | Michael Curtiz, Nominee, Best Director | | | Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Nominee, Best Music, Score | | | Nathan Levinson, Nominee, Best Sound Recording |
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| | Professional Reviews | Total Film
"...Flynn's devil-may-care athleticism and Curtiz's lively direction ensured that CAPTAIN BLOOD became the blueprint for swashbuckling adventures..." 10/01/2000 p.114Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide 8 of 10
...Vivid combination of exciting sea battles, fencing duels, and tempestuous romance provides Flynn
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