Old Ironsides
An embellished account of the 1803 expedition by famed frigate U.S.S. Constitution--a.k.a. "Old Ironsides"--against the Barbary pirates then terrorizing American shipping, focusing on the crew and passengers of a fictional merchant ship, The Esther, who fall afoul of the same pirates and thus become involved with the Constitution's mission.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1926 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | History, Drama |
| Director | James Cruze |
| Runtime | 114 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (15 votes) |
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The film constructs a grand adventure, relying on the parallel narratives of a captured merchant crew and the legendary warship coming to their aid. It explores themes of national duty and personal courage through its juxtaposition of intimate hostage drama and expansive naval warfare.
What lingers after the final reel is the impressive spectacle of practical ship-to-ship combat, a testament to silent-era ambition. Those who tire of CGI will find authentic grandeur here. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: James Cruze
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Best viewed as a weekend matinee to fully appreciate its epic, old-fashioned seafaring scope.
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