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H.M.S. Pinafore

1h 27m1981Paul Starkman
IMDb: 8.0/10
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Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. Filmed live from the 1980 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

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What is H.M.S. Pinafore (1981) about?

Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. Filmed live from the 1980 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

Who stars in H.M.S. Pinafore?

H.M.S. Pinafore stars Katherine Terrell (Josephine Corcoran), James MacLean (Ralph Rackstraw), Michael Burgess (Captain Corcoran), Patricia Kern (Little Buttercup), Eric Donkin (Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.). The film was directed by Paul Starkman.

How long is H.M.S. Pinafore?

H.M.S. Pinafore has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated N/A.

Is H.M.S. Pinafore worth watching?

H.M.S. Pinafore holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. Fans of Romance, Comedy, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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