This hasn't an original bone in it's body, but I love the genre and for the most part this does ok. John Payne is "Barbarossa" who releases a crew of Spanish main sailors then manages to kidnap the feisty "Countess Alida" (Donna Reed) - the daughter of the Governor - whom he initially wishes to hold for ransom. As we all know by now, though, their initial hostility will soon go the way of the dodo and all will be…
Raiders of the Seven Seas (1953)
He held the world at sword point!
After staging a mutiny and commandeering his own ship, famed pirate Barbarossa takes hostage a spirited Spanish noblewoman named Alida, intending to trade her to her fiancé, Capt. Jose Salcedo, for a handsome ransom. But Barbarossa falls in love with Alida, who meanwhile discovers that the roguish swashbuckler is more honorable than her erstwhile betrothed.
Top Cast
John Payne
Barbarossa
Donna Reed
Alida
Gerald Mohr
Captain Jose Salcedo
Lon Chaney Jr.
Peg Leg (as Lon Chaney)
Anthony Caruso
Captain Goiti
Henry Brandon
Captain Goiti
Suzanne Alexander
Alida's Handmaiden
Chuck Roberson
Spanish Officer (uncredited)
Skip Torgerson
Datu
Frank De Kova
Captain Romero
William Tannen
Ramon
Claire Du Brey
Señora Salcedo
Anthony Warde
Don Delgado
Howard Freeman
Mayor Pompaño
Christopher Dark
Pablo
Jimmy Dime
Pirate
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FAQ about Raiders of the Seven Seas
What is Raiders of the Seven Seas about?
After staging a mutiny and commandeering his own ship, famed pirate Barbarossa takes hostage a spirited Spanish noblewoman named Alida, intending to trade her to her fiancé, Capt. Jose Salcedo, for a handsome ransom. But Barbarossa falls in love with Alida, who meanwhile…
When was Raiders of the Seven Seas released?
Raiders of the Seven Seas was released in 1953.
What genres does Raiders of the Seven Seas belong to?
Raiders of the Seven Seas is categorised as Adventure.
Who stars in Raiders of the Seven Seas?
The cast of Raiders of the Seven Seas includes John Payne, Donna Reed, Gerald Mohr, Lon Chaney Jr., Anthony Caruso.