: 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.
: It originally served as a base for hunters (buccaneers) who eventually turned to piracy to raid Spanish treasure ships passing through the nearby Windward Passage. Pirates of Tortuga
(Leticia Román): A beautiful stowaway who becomes the central focus of much of the film. : In the 17th century, it was the
The actual (Tortuga) is a real island off the north coast of Haiti. The actual (Tortuga) is a real island off
: 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
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.