"The Sea Hawk" is a 1940 adventure film directed by Michael Curtiz, featuring Errol Flynn as the lead character, Geoffrey Thorpe. The story is set during the Elizabethan era and follows Thorpe, a privateer who battles against the Spanish Armada while seeking revenge for the wrongful imprisonment of his father. The film combines elements of romance, action, and historical drama. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Rafael Sabatini and showcases themes of loyalty, bravery, and the fight for freedom. It also features notable performances by Brenda Marshall and Claude Rains, contributing to its status as a classic swashbuckler film.