Review of The Master of Ballantrae (1953) by Ken S — 21 Feb 2011

As much as I love Flynn and Cardiff, Master of Ballantrae wasn't amazing. Not bad, but it's far from the gloriousness that is The Sea Hawk and Captain Blood.

This review of The Master of Ballantrae (1953) was written by Ken S on 21 Feb 2011.

The Master of Ballantrae has generally received mixed reviews.

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