The Pirate(1948)
The great MGM musical romance
The Pirate Synopsis
A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
The Pirate (1948) is a music, romance, comedy and adventure film directed by Vincente Minnelli, released on June 11, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak and Gladys Cooper. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers:
- Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, S. N. Behrman
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Composer:
- Lennie Hayton
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $3,700,000
- Revenue:
- $2,956,000
- Status:
- Released
The Pirate (1948) Trailer
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The Pirate Videos & Clips
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The Pirate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judy Garland
as Manuela Alva
Gene Kelly
as Serafin
Walter Slezak
as Don Pedro Vargas
Gladys Cooper
as Aunt Inez
Reginald Owen
as The Advocate
George Zucco
as The Viceroy
Fayard Nicholas
as Performer
Harold Nicholas
as Performer
Lester Allen
as Uncle Capucho
Lola Albright
as Isabella
Ellen Ross
as Mercedes
- Mary Jo Ellis
Mary Jo Ellis
as Lizarda
Key crew
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, written by Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich and S. N. Behrman, produced by Arthur Freed.
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The Pirate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 109 ratings.
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The Pirate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pirate online?
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The Pirate (1948) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Pirate?
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The main cast of The Pirate (1948) includes Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak, Gladys Cooper and Reginald Owen. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pirate released?
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The Pirate was released on June 11, 1948 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Pirate worth watching?
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The Pirate (1948) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Pirate?
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Yes. The official The Pirate trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.