Pirates Of Tortuga ★ No Password

This CinemaScope swashbuckler stars Ken Scott and Leticia Román. The story follows a Welsh captain and his crew who are dispatched by the British Admiralty to the Spanish-controlled island of Tortuga.

: In the 17th century, it was the "Cradle of Caribbean Piracy," serving as a haven for the Brethren of the Coast , a loose coalition of French and English pirates and privateers. Pirates of Tortuga

: Piracy on the island peaked between 1630 and 1670 before declining as pirates moved toward Jamaica or accepted official commissions from the French Crown. Pirates of Tortuga (1961) - IMDb This CinemaScope swashbuckler stars Ken Scott and Leticia

The actual (Tortuga) is a real island off the north coast of Haiti. : Piracy on the island peaked between 1630

: The film is noted for its impressive ship visuals and colorful costumes, though critics on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb have described the acting as "wooden" or "overacted". Historical Background