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The Crimson Pirate

NR19521h 45mRobert Siodmak
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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"MAN OF NINE LIVES AND 1000 SURPRISES!"

Burt Lancaster plays a pirate with a taste for intrigue and acrobatics who involves himself in the goings on of a revolution in the Caribbean in the late 1700s. A light hearted adventure involving prison breaks, an oddball scientist, sailing ships, naval fights and tons of swordplay.

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CannonSwordplayRevolutionProtectionPirateScientistCorrupt PoliticianSwashbuckler18th CenturySailing Ship

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What is The Crimson Pirate (1952) about?

Burt Lancaster plays a pirate with a taste for intrigue and acrobatics who involves himself in the goings on of a revolution in the Caribbean in the late 1700s. A light hearted adventure involving prison breaks, an oddball scientist, sailing ships, naval fights and tons of swordplay.

Who stars in The Crimson Pirate?

The Crimson Pirate stars Burt Lancaster (Capt. Vallo (The Crimson Pirate)), Nick Cravat (Ojo), Eva Bartok (Consuelo), Torin Thatcher (Humble Bellows), James Hayter (Prof. Prudence). The film was directed by Robert Siodmak.

How long is The Crimson Pirate?

The Crimson Pirate has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated NR.

Is The Crimson Pirate worth watching?

The Crimson Pirate holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Adventure, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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