The Rover (1967 film)

The Rover is a 1967 Italian drama film directed by Terence Young. It is based on the novel Il Corsaro Nero (The Black Corsair) by Emilio Salgari, though the film deviates significantly from the source material. The film stars Anthony Quinn as Peyrol, a former pirate who becomes involved in the Napoleonic Wars.

The film is set in 1798, during the French Revolutionary Wars. Peyrol, seeking a peaceful retirement, arrives on the coast of Southern France. He becomes embroiled in a plot involving a young Englishwoman, played by Rosanna Schiaffino, and a French officer who plans to use her as bait to lure a British warship into a trap.

The Rover features themes of duty, loyalty, and redemption. It was filmed in Italy and Spain and features a score by Ennio Morricone. While not a critical darling upon release, the film remains a notable entry in Terence Young's filmography, known for its adventure and war themes.