In the New World, a rugged pirate leader and a corrupt governor vie for the affections of a beautiful Indian heiress.

Samoa is kidnapped and held captive hypnotized in caves by her cousin Charles Druk, whose father has been murdered by her future husband Sandokan, lord of Malaya. Assisted by his European friend Iannis, he wants to rescue her.

In 1620 pirates are terrorizing the Adriatic coast. Our hero sets out to defeat them.

When Sandokan learns he is the rightful heir to the throne of Malaysia, he immediately sets off to claim his land back.

1948 film by Mario Mattoli