of the film of the young republic few in number a they be the buccaneer ( 1958 ) stand out a a finely craft film . charleton heston excels in his portrayal of old hickory defence of new orleans with a thrown together force of militia and regular and pirate promise a reprieve . after christmas 1814 peninsula veteran lead by sir edward packenham and the duke of wellington brother in law bore down on the city of new orleans . andy jackson have a day to draw together a scratch force to defend the city behind bale of hay . charlton heston project jackson terrify presence and awe inspire power of command . yet there be a few colorful comic relief . with the might of the english lioness about to pounce and a young blond haired voluteer from new orleans ask represent i guess the ruckus be about to start . the battle be about to rage but not for long . true to form the british march straight into wither american fire . in less than a few minute an attempt to reconquer lost north american territory have be foil . the battle scene in this movie last slightly long than the actual battle itself . there be colorful side story in this film of the young volunteer at his first dance to celebrate the victory .