1 Movie Starring Ted Hamilton

The Pirate Movie

The Pirate Movie

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1982-08-06

Languages:

English

Countries:

Australia

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

(3248 Reviews)

Director:

Ken Annakin

Cast:

Writer:

William S. Gilbert (operetta)

Trevor Farrant

Fullplot:

A parody/homage to Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, The Pirate Movie is a comedy/musical utilizing both new songs and parodies from the original, as well as references to popular films of the time, including Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark. In your typical boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy fights girl with swords plot, the story revolves around Mabel, the youngest of Maj. Gen. Stanley's many daughters, and Frederic, an ex-Pirate of Penzance. They fall in love and proceed to retrieve the Stanley's fortune from the Pirates (stolen 20 years ago). The Pirate King informs Frederic that due to him being born on Feb. 29th (during a leap year), Frederic is still technically the King's apprentice. Frederic must then decide between duty and honor, the only good qualities the King taught him, and true love.

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