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Starring: Errol Flynn,  Olivia de Havilland,  Lionel Atwill,  Basil Rathbone,  Ross Alexander, 
Directed By: Michael Curtiz,  Lloyd French,  Karen Hillhouse, 
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Release Date: 1935-12-28
Studio: Warner Home Video
Format: Black & White,  Closed-captioned,  Dubbed,  Subtitled,  NTSC, 

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Product Description
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 elader - Captain Blood. Thrilling sea battles and exhilarating scenery highlights this Best Picture Oscar(R) nominee that made stars out of Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. Year: 1935 Director: Michael Curtiz Starring: Errol Flynn Olivia de Havilland Lionel Atwill Basil RathboneRunning Time: 119 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/CLASSIC UPC: 012569591424

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The swashbuckler had been around long before Errol Flynn drew a cutlass, but the Tasmanian-born bit player reinvigorated the genre with his mix of dashing good looks, haughty insolence, and alluring confidence. Adapted from the novel by Rafael Sabatini (who also penned The Sea Hawk), this rousing adventure chronicles the travails of Peter Blood (Flynn), a righteous doctor unjustly sold into slavery for treating the wounds of rebels, a kind of British Dr. Mudd. Sent to a Jamaican plantation where he toils under the brutal whip of Lionel Atwill and seethes with passion for his fair niece (the astonishingly beautiful Olivia de Havilland), he escapes from bondage with his fellow prisoners and becomes the gentleman rogue pirate of the Caribbean. Director Michael Curtiz builds from one set piece to another, including a nimble beachside sword fight with pirate nemesis Basil Rathbone and climaxing with a grand sea battle that belies the film's modest budget. Flynn's bravado and charisma are apparent from his entrance, but once he leaps into action he takes command of the picture, overcoming his still-green dramatic skills with sheer personality. Captain Blood made stars of Flynn and de Havilland and catapulted Curtiz to the top ranks of Warner directors. The three reunited for some of the studio's best-loved adventures: The Charge of the Light Brigade, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and Dodge City. --Sean Axmaker

Customer Reviews for Captain Blood

A great pirate movie, and Flynn's first starring role
"CAPTAIN BLOOD" is one of the great American classics, and an incredible swashbuckler. It was the movie that made Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland be finally recognized in Hollywood, was the first time they paired together in a film, and the first time they acted together under the direction of Michael Curtiz. The story is basically of Dr. Peter Blood as he treats a man wounded in one of many British civil wars, and is subsequently convicted of treason against the King. Peter is sentenced to working as a slave by the side of many other convicted "criminals" in Jamaica, under the cruel authority of Colonel Bishop (Lionel Atwill). Meanwhile, Blood is romancing the beautiful Arabella Bishop (De Havilland), the Colonel's niece. He is eventually able to escape along with his friends. Blood then vows to the sail the Caribbean as a pirate - Captain Blood. His adventures are many - peaking with that great sword fight against the French pirate Levassuer (Basil Rathbone), and ending with an exciting sea battle as he returns to Port Royal to settle some old scores. The romance between De Havilland and Flynn is the first of many romances in their first of eight pictures together. The cast also includes such other excellent acting talents as J. Carrol Naish, Guy Kibbee, Ross Alexander, and Donald Meek, not to mention that the fencing is so good it would be a sin not to consider it a huge part of the movie. A great movie, one of both Flynn and De Havilland's definite best.






SPECIAL FEATURES
Warner Night at the Movies 1935 - hosted by Leonard Maltin with: Newsreel, Musical Short Johnny Green and his Orchestra, Comedy Short All- American Drawback, the Cartoon Billboard Frolics, and Theatrical Trailer for "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM".
Theatrical Trailer
Lux Radio Theater Broadcast: February 22, 1937
"Captain Blood: A Swashbuckler is Born" Featurette





Also Recommended: "The Prince and the Pauper" (1937), "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938), Casablanca (1942), Fort Apache (1948), Rio Grande (1950)








THIS REVIEW IS DEDICATED TO ANYONE, LIVING OR DEAD, INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF "CAPTAIN BLOOD".

Captain Blood

A swashbuckler is born!
With CAPTAIN BLOOD director Michael Curtiz launches the career of action hero legend Errol Flynn. Flynn's sword skills would improve in successive films but this is where it all began. A most for anyone who loves pirates and swashbucklers.Captain Blood

"All right, my Hearties!"
If you have ever seen The Goonies, you know that Sloth has a penchant for pirates and watches Captain Blood when he's chained up at home. Well, if it is good enough for Sloth, it is good enough for me.

Blood (Errol Flynn) is a doctor, but when he is caught treating a rebel soldier, he is rounded up with the rest of the rebels to be sold into slavery. He is bought by Col. Bishop's niece (Olivia de Havilland) who takes a liking to him despite his rudeness and arrogance. It is all he can do to tolerate his chains, especially when his friends are mistreated. One night, they all make a break for it, and declare a life of piracy, especially against England.

A rousing adventure that speeds by despite its length, Captain Blood is entertaining all the way through. It is no wonder Flynn became such a sensation after making this film; Blood is an admirable character. Two of Warner Brothers' stock actors make memorable appearances as well, Ross Alexander as Jeremy Pitt and Guy Kibbee as Hagthorpe.Captain Blood

My Favorite Pirate of the Caribbean!
Errol Flynn was at his BEST!

Move over Captain Jack Sparrow! I absolutely love this picture. It's one of my favorite classics, even though Flynn died many years before I was even born. I fell in love with him! Captain Peter Blood is the original Pirate of the Carribean indeed. This is where it all started. Everything about this picture is grand. The story, the romance between Captain Blood and Arabella Bishop, the pirate ships, the swordfighting, and the MUSIC. The musical score is magnificent!

My heart skips a beat everytime I think of this movie! That is how precious this movie is to me. I'm glad to finally own this movie on DVD.Captain Blood

Errol Flynn - His first starring role and his best!
This is the first Errol Flynn movie I watched; my father introduced me to it. It is still my favorite of all of his. I just fell in love with the style and Errol's panache captured me. It is a little dated but still the story is so fun and the characters and actors are just wonderful. The chemistry between Olivia and Errol started here and continued for years. I love this film.Captain Blood

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