The True Story of Pirates(2022)
La Véritable histoire des pirates
Pirates! Hollywood has fueled our imaginations and turned them into popular icons. Beyond literature and fantasy the documentary reveals who these fearless adventurers and these masters of the sea once were.
The True Story of Pirates Synopsis
Thanks to new excavations in Mauritius and Madagascar, as well as archival and museum research in France, Spain, England and Canada, a group of international scholars paint a new portrait of the world of piracy in the Indian Ocean.
The True Story of Pirates (2022) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Stéphane Bégoin, released on December 31, 2022 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Jean Soulat, Martin Mares, Anna Flori-Lamour and Philippe Hrodej. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Stéphane Bégoin
- Writers:
- Stéphane Bégoin
- Producers:
- Valérie Guérin, Stéphane Millière
- Production:
- Gedeon Programmes, ARTE, CuriosityStream
- Status:
- Released
The True Story of Pirates Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Soulat
as Self-Archeologist
Martin Mares
as Self-Historian
Anna Flori-Lamour
as Narrator
Philippe Hrodej
as Self-Historian
Edward Mayhew
as Curator - HMS Victory
Key crew
Directed by Stéphane Bégoin, written by Stéphane Bégoin, produced by Valérie Guérin and Stéphane Millière.
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The True Story of Pirates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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The True Story of Pirates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The True Story of Pirates online?
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The True Story of Pirates (2022) is available to stream on Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel and CuriosityStream Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The True Story of Pirates?
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The main cast of The True Story of Pirates (2022) includes Jean Soulat, Martin Mares, Anna Flori-Lamour, Philippe Hrodej and Edward Mayhew. The film was directed by Stéphane Bégoin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The True Story of Pirates released?
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The True Story of Pirates was released on December 31, 2022 and runs for 50m.
Is The True Story of Pirates worth watching?
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The True Story of Pirates (2022) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.