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Pirates

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1998-04-06
1h 44m
English
Released
Discovery UK

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Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.

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About Pirates

Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained. Running 104 minutes.

Pirates Cast and Characters

The cast features Gabriel Byrne (as Narrator (voice)), Lorna Bennett (as Anne Bonny), Rachel Ferjani (as Mary Reid), Chris Jarman (as Pirate), and Jonathan Leveck (as Pirate). Their performances are a major reason Pirates has built such a passionate audience.

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Pirates runs for 104 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

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Who is in the cast of Pirates?

The main cast includes Gabriel Byrne, Lorna Bennett, Rachel Ferjani, and Chris Jarman, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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Where can I watch Pirates for free?

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What is Pirates about?

Pirates is a Documentary/History English-language film. Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.

When was Pirates released?

Pirates was released on April 6, 1998. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. The film was produced by Discovery UK.

Who stars in Pirates?

Pirates stars Gabriel Byrne, Lorna Bennett, Rachel Ferjani and Chris Jarman. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Pirates available in HD?

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