Against All Flags (1952)

In the tumultuous year of 1700, the age of sail and swashbuckling pirates, British naval officer Lt. Brian Hawke embarks on a daring mission, allowing himself to be disgraced, flogged, and cast adrift in order to infiltrate the pirate stronghold menacing the India trade routes from its base in Madagascar. In a world where the Jolly Roger rules the waves, Hawke crosses paths with the fiery Captain Prudence "Spitfire" Stevens. She's an independent pirate queen, a woman whose courage and charisma make her a rival to any man on the high seas. As Hawke navigates this treacherous world, an undeniable spark ignites between him and Spitfire, adding a layer of complexity to his perilous mission. The tides of danger surge when Hawke, aboard the ship of the ruthless Captain Roc Brasiliano, valiantly rescues the enchanting Princess Patma, the cherished daughter of the Moghul Emperor. This act of bravery kindles jealousy and conflict, further entangling Hawke in a web of pirate politics and royal intrigue. While Hawke's covert mission continues, he successfully uncovers coveted information - the critical gun placements of the pirate's lair. With a bold stroke, he sabotages their artillery and signals the awaiting British fleet. Still, the princess remains a captive in Brasiliano's clutches, and a final, high-stakes confrontation looms on the horizon. In this thrilling saga of piracy, passion, and peril, Lt. Brian Hawke must outwit his enemies, win the heart of a pirate queen, and save a princess, all while staying true to his clandestine mission. Against all flags, will he emerge victorious?

Against All Flags is an adventure movie featuring Errol Flynn and directed by George Sherman.

Against All Flags is currently streaming on DIRECTV and TCM.