Peter Boyle’s portrayal of the theatrical yet unpleasant "Lord Durant" truly dominates the film, beginning with a deliberately over-the-top bathing scene reminiscent of Cleopatra and establishing the tone for what follows: a silly, though briskly paced story. The aristocratic "Debrett," played by James Earl Jones, and pirate "Ned Lynch," portrayed by Robert Shaw, become fed up with this governor’s harsh rule and deci…