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Aug 6, 1982 · A parody of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, The Pirate Movie features Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins as a pirate and a maiden who fall in love. The film also references Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and other popular movies of the time.
- (4.8K)
- Adventure, Comedy, Musical
- Ken Annakin, Richard Franklin
- 1982-08-06
The Pirate Movie is a 1982 Australian musical romantic comedy film directed by Ken Annakin, and starring Christopher Atkins and Kristy McNichol.Loosely based on Gilbert and Sullivan's 1879 comic opera The Pirates of Penzance, the original music score is composed by Mike Brady and Peter Sullivan (no relation to Pirates of Penzance composer Arthur Sullivan).
The Pirate Movie. Mabel (Kristy McNichol) yearns for true love. Unfortunately, she has to be knocked out to find romance. While attending a pirate festival, she falls for the dashing Frederic ...
- (11)
- Ken Annakin
- PG
- Kristy Mcnichol
A list of the best pirate movies ranked by averaging 31 different online lists. Find classics like Captain Blood, The Princess Bride, and Pirates of the Caribbean, as well as modern hits like Captain Phillips and Muppet Treasure Island.
A comedy/musical parody of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, featuring a noble pirate and a young maiden. The movie follows their love story, their adventures, and their battles with the pirates and the police.
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