Pirates(1986)
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Pirates Synopsis
The adventures of pirate Captain Red and his first mate Frog.
Pirates (1986) is a adventure and comedy film directed by Roman Polanski, released on May 8, 1986 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Walter Matthau, Cris Campion, Damien Thomas and Olu Jacobs. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 313 ratings.
- Director:
- Roman Polanski
- Writers:
- John Brownjohn, Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski
- Producers:
- Tarak Ben Ammar
- Cinematographer:
- Witold Sobociński
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Cominco, Carthago Films, Accent Films, The Cannon Group
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,641,825
- Status:
- Released
Pirates (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Pirates before you stream it.
Pirates Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Matthau
as Captain Thomas Bartholomew Red
Cris Campion
as Jean-Baptiste 'The Frog'
Damien Thomas
as Don Alfonso de la Torré
Olu Jacobs
as Boomako
Charlotte Lewis
as María-Dolores de la Jenya de la Calde
Roy Kinnear
as Dutch
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Moonhead
David Kelly
as Surgeon
Michael Elphick
as Sentry
Ferdy Mayne
as Captain Linares
Władysław Komar
as Jesus
Daniel Emilfork
as Secretaire
Key crew
Directed by Roman Polanski, written by John Brownjohn, Gérard Brach and Roman Polanski, produced by Tarak Ben Ammar.
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Pirates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 313 ratings.
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Pirates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pirates online?
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Pirates (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Pirates?
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The main cast of Pirates (1986) includes Walter Matthau, Cris Campion, Damien Thomas, Olu Jacobs and Charlotte Lewis. The film was directed by Roman Polanski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pirates released?
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Pirates was released on May 8, 1986 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Pirates worth watching?
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Pirates (1986) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 313 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pirates?
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Yes. The official Pirates trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.