It is the end of the 18th century and smuggling is considered to be a legitimate spare-time occupation for most fishermen around the British shores. But when a gang of cut-throats, led by the infamous Black John (Bernard Lee) begins to lure ships onto the rocks of Smugglers Bay, and murdering their crews for the sake of loot, the fishermen begin to fear for their livelihoods. In desperation, they appeal to the local magistrate Squire Trevenyan (Peter Cushing).
Squire Trevenyan

Christopher Trevenyan

Black John

Louise Lejeune

Jenny Trevenyan

Captain

Betty

Duke of Avon

François Lejeune

Maman

Juma, the boy
The Tiger, a pirate
Red Friars

Tom, the butler
Roger Treherne
Carlos, a pirate

Sergeant
2nd Highwayman
Watchman
Jasper - the barman
The Fox
Wrecker (uncredited)
Wrecker (uncredited)
Highwayman (uncredited)
Villager (uncredited)
Smuggler (uncredited)
Smuggler (uncredited)

Smuggler (uncredited)
Narrator (uncredited)
