Where to Watch The Pirate Movie (1982) in the US

What it's about

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 Stanleys' fortune from the Pirates (stolen 20 years ago). The Pirate King informs Frederic that since he was a Leap Year baby born on February 29, 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.

Cast and crew

Director

Ken Annakin, Richard Franklin

Writer

W.S. Gilbert, Trevor Farrant

Starring

Kristy McNichol, Christopher Atkins, Ted Hamilton

Details

Release date

Aug 6, 1982

Language

English

Country

Australia

Box office

$7,983,086

Awards

3 wins & 9 nominations

Where to Watch The Pirate Movie (1982) in the US — common questions

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