The Pirates of Blood River (1962)
An amiable romp from Hammer which was almost ruined by the studio themselves ,who at the last minute decided they wanted the film to sport a U certificate rather than the X rated shocker that had been filmed so they cut everything that might be considered exploitative out, from violence to language overdubs.
It's down to John Gilling's pacy direction, plenty of swash and buckle and a fine cast - Christopher Lee, Andrew Keir, Kerwin Matthews, Oliver Reed, and Glenn Corbett - which keep the film's head above water and ensures The Pirates of Blood River, which actually plays out more like a Hollywood western than a peplum movie, remains a worthy addition to the studios non-horror output.
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