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The Pirates of Penzance (1983)

6.019831h 52mEN
ComedyMusicRomanceAdventure

Directed by Wilford Leach

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 52m

Language

EN

Release

February 18, 1983

Director

Wilford Leach

Official Trailer

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Overview

As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many...

Cast

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

The Pirate King

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Ruth

Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt

Mabel

George Rose

George Rose

Maj. Gen. Stanley

Rex Smith

Rex Smith

Frederic

Tony Azito

Tony Azito

Sergeant

David Hatton

David Hatton

Samuel

Tim Bentinck

Tim Bentinck

Pirate

Mike Grady

Mike Grady

Pirate

Andrew Paul

Andrew Paul

Pirate

Louise Gold

Louise Gold

Edith Stanley

Teresa Codling

Teresa Codling

Kate Stanley

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Pirates of Penzance (1983), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many daughters (or wards in Chancery) of Major-General Stanley, they fall in love and decide to marry. However, complications arise when the pirates decide to marry the rest of the Major-General's daughters, themselves - and Frederic's birthdate turns out to be not all it seems.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Pirates of Penzance. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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