Swashbuckler

The swashbuckler subgenre, the term referring to a flamboyant and daring swordsman, features narratives centered around heroic and dashing characters known for their skill in swordplay and their chivalrous actions. Swashbucklers are typically set in historical or fantasy settings and often feature extravagant action sequences, daring escapades, and a sense of romance and adventure.

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1. Cartouche, prince des faubourgs

Oct 2, 2001  •  TV Shows
Paris at the beginning of the 18th Century. The adventurer, Cartouche, an ardent advocate of fairness, honor and liberty, opposes the omnipotence of the King. He fights with his compatriots for the rights of the 'common people', and against all those who try to repress them. A romantic adventure in the best tradition of Swash-buckler films.
6.3
Generally favorable

2. The Gay Cavalier

Jul 11, 1957  •  TV Shows
The adventures of swashbuckling Captain Claude Duval during the English Civil War.
8.3
Generally favorable

3. Sword of Freedom

Jan 24, 1958  •  TV Shows
In sixteenth century Florence, Marco del Monte, a dashing Robin Hood-like figure, leads the Republicans against the tyrannical Duke de Medici and his minions.
7.6
Generally favorable

4. The Scarlet Pimpernel

Sep 19, 1955  •  TV Shows
Sir Percy Blakeney, Baronet, is a notorious fop and hedonistic member of the Prince Regent's court, but he is secretly "the Scarlet Pimpernel", a mysterious figure who rescues innocents from the Reign of Terror taking place in France and transports them to safety in England.
7
Generally favorable

5. Sandokan

Oct 3, 1992  •  TV Shows
A swashbuckling tale of the deposed prince turned pirate, Sandokan, as he battles the evil maharajah who killed his parents. In the midst of this local struggle Sandokan falls in love with Mariana, the daughter of a European power who has naval influence over the area.
6.9
Generally favorable

6. The Count of Monte Cristo

Feb 19, 1956  •  TV Shows
Falsely imprisoned, Edmond Dantes encounters an inmate with knowledge of a hidden treasure. After escaping, he seeks the fortune to avenge his unjust incarceration.
7.4
Generally favorable

7. The Prisoner of Zenda

Nov 17, 1984  •  TV Shows
An Englishman on a Ruritarian holiday must impersonate the king when the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and kidnapped.
6.8
Generally favorable

8. Ivanhoe

Jan 3, 1970  •  TV Shows
Ivanhoe. The well trodden paths of Sir Walter Scott's novel televised by the BBC in ten episodes.
7.8
Generally favorable

9. The 4 Musketeers

Feb 13, 2005  •  TV Shows
A mini-series adaptation of the classic by Alexandre Dumas.
5.2
Mixed or average

10. Lagardère

Sep 19, 1967  •  TV Shows
Having come to fight a duel against the Duke of Nevers, expert swordman and gentleman Henri de Lagardère stands up to the defense of his opponent when he discovers the cruel trap into which they have fallen.
7.9
Generally favorable

11. The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

Sep 14, 1956  •  TV Shows
In all of Arthurian legend, the most famous of the Knights of the Round Table is undoubtedly Sir Lancelot.
6.9
Generally favorable

12. William Tell

Sep 14, 1958  •  TV Shows
Depicts the legend of William Tell, who, as the stories say, shot an apple off of his son's head and lead the rebellion to free Switzerland.
7.2
Generally favorable

13. The Buccaneers

Sep 18, 1956  •  TV Shows
The Crown takes Tempest's stronghold. The ex-pirate wins a pardon and becomes a privateer. He and Deputy Gov. Beamish fight Spanish raiders despite their unease. They defend the Caribbean.
7.2
Generally favorable

14. The Legend of William Tell

Aug 29, 1998  •  TV Shows
Witness the legend of Wilhelm Gorkeit of Tellikon (William Tell), who, as the stories say, shot an apple off of his son's head and led the rebellion to free Switzerland.
7.2
Generally favorable

15. The Count of Monte Cristo

Dec 7, 1979  •  TV Shows
Inside a 1% motorcycle club, members face personal struggles while remaining loyal to the violent brotherhood, sacrificing themselves to live free in the outlaw subculture despite risks.
7.4
Generally favorable
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