The Black Swan
Seen it?1942 | 87 min | Adventure, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar, though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and adventure fans. If you loved Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl or The Three Musketeers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Cinematography, Color. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$6 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry King
- Tyrone PowerJamie Waring
- Maureen O'HaraLady Margaret Denby
- Laird CregarCaptain Henry Morgan
- Thomas MitchellTommy Blue
- George SandersCaptain Billy Leech
- Anthony QuinnWogan
- George ZuccoLord Denby
- Edward AshleyRoger Ingram (uncredited)
- Bonnie BannonLady in Waiting in the Courtroom (uncredited)
- Fortunio BonanovaDon Miguel (uncredited)