Captain Blood

"Captain Blood" follows the journey of Dr. Peter Blood (played Errol Flynn), a respected physician living in England during the reign of King James II. After he tends to a wounded rebel during the Monmouth Rebellion, Blood is wrongly accused of treason and sentenced to be sold into slavery in the Caribbean. He and his fellow prisoners are purchased by Colonel Bishop (Lionel Atwill) and transported to Port Royal, Jamaica.

While serving as a slave in the plantation of Colonel Bishop, Blood's medical skills come to the fore as he saves several lives during a devastating plague. His actions earn him respect and admiration among his fellow slaves. However, Blood still harbors a burning desire for freedom and revenge against those who wronged him.

As one of the best pirate movies, "Captain Blood" carries a deeper message about justice and the fight against oppression, potraying the triumph of an unjustly accused individual who, through resilience and bravery, overcomes adversity and earns his redemption. Furthermore, its dynamic visuals - including sweeping shots of the vast ocean, intense ship-to-ship battles, and thrilling sword fights - are skillfully choreographed, successfully capturing the excitement and intensity of pirate life.

Release: 1935

Stars: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Lionel Atwill

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%