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19852h 4m8.0(2)

The Pirates of Penzance

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1985-06-21
2h 4m
English
Released
CBC

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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. Filmed live from the 1985 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

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About The Pirates of Penzance

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. Filmed live from the 1985 Stratford Festival in Ontario. Running 124 minutes.

The Pirates of Penzance Cast and Characters

The cast features Jeff Hyslop (as Frederic), Brent Carver (as The Pirate King), Caralyn Tomlin (as Mabel), Douglas Chamberlain (as Maj. Gen. Stanley), and Pat Galloway (as Ruth). Their performances are a major reason The Pirates of Penzance has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Pirates of Penzance

There's a reason The Pirates of Penzance keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Pirates of Penzance?

The Pirates of Penzance runs for 124 minutes (about 2.1 hours).

Is The Pirates of Penzance good? What's the rating?

The Pirates of Penzance holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Pirates of Penzance?

The main cast includes Jeff Hyslop, Brent Carver, Caralyn Tomlin, and Douglas Chamberlain, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Pirates of Penzance available in English?

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When was The Pirates of Penzance released?

The Pirates of Penzance was released in 1985.

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What is The Pirates of Penzance about?

The Pirates of Penzance is a Comedy/Family English-language film. 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. Filmed live from the 1985 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

When was The Pirates of Penzance released?

The Pirates of Penzance was released on June 21, 1985. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. The film was produced by CBC.

Who stars in The Pirates of Penzance?

The Pirates of Penzance stars Jeff Hyslop, Brent Carver, Caralyn Tomlin and Douglas Chamberlain. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Pirates of Penzance available in HD?

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