Petticoat Pirates
Originally released in 1961. Petticoat Pirates is a comedy film. directed by David MacDonald. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Drake, Anne Heywood, and Cecil Parker
Synopsis
Undistinguished British farce (in Technicolor and CinemaScope). Stoker Charlie (the diminutive Drake) helps 150 Wrens under Superintendent Maxine Audley, who've hijacked a frigate, HMS 'Huntress', to prove they're the equal of their male counterparts. Hardly a feminist masterpiece, but fans will relish the nightmare court-martial in which Drake plays all the parts
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlie Drake
as Charlie
Anne Heywood
as Chief Oficer Anne Stevens
Cecil Parker
as C-in-C
John Turner
as Lt. Michael Pattinson
Thorley Walters
as Captain Jerome Robertson
Maxine Audley
as Mary - Superintendent
Eleanor Summerfield
as Chief Wren Mabel Rawlins
Victor Maddern
as CPO Nixon
Lionel Murton
as Admiral
Barbara Hicks
as P.T. Instructress
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petticoat Pirates about?
Undistinguished British farce (in Technicolor and CinemaScope). Stoker Charlie (the diminutive Drake) helps 150 Wrens under Superintendent Maxine Audley, who've hijacked a frigate, HMS 'Huntress', ...
Who directed Petticoat Pirates?
Petticoat Pirates was directed by David MacDonald.
How long is Petticoat Pirates?
Petticoat Pirates has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Petticoat Pirates released?
Petticoat Pirates was released on November 1, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Petticoat Pirates?
The main cast of Petticoat Pirates includes Charlie Drake, Anne Heywood, Cecil Parker, John Turner, Thorley Walters.