City of Pirates(1984)
La Ville des pirates
City of Pirates Synopsis
A surreal odyssey in which a melancholic maidservant crosses paths with a homicidal little boy, travels to a tiny island of pirates and encounters a man with multiple personalities.
City of Pirates (1984) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Raúl Ruiz, released on February 22, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Hugues Quester, Anne Alvaro, Melvil Poupaud and André Engel. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Raúl Ruiz
- Writers:
- Raúl Ruiz
- Cinematographer:
- Acácio de Almeida
- Composer:
- Jorge Arriagada
- Production:
- Les Films du Passage, Metro Filmes
- Status:
- Released
City of Pirates (1984) Trailer
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City of Pirates Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hugues Quester
as Toby
Anne Alvaro
as Isidore
Melvil Poupaud
as Malo, l'enfant
André Engel
as Le pêcheur
João Bénard da Costa
as The Father
- Clarisse Dole
Clarisse Dole
as The mother
André Gomes
as The policeman
Key crew
Directed by Raúl Ruiz, written by Raúl Ruiz.
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City of Pirates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 47 ratings.
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City of Pirates – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in City of Pirates?
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The main cast of City of Pirates (1984) includes Hugues Quester, Anne Alvaro, Melvil Poupaud, André Engel and João Bénard da Costa. The film was directed by Raúl Ruiz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City of Pirates released?
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City of Pirates was released on February 22, 1984 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is City of Pirates worth watching?
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City of Pirates (1984) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for City of Pirates?
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