The Pirates
"Those who conquer the sea will have it all!"
Originally released in 2014. The Pirates is a action/adventure film. directed by Lee Suk-hoon. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Son Ye-jin, Kim Nam-gil, and Oh Dal-su
Synopsis
At the cusp of the founding of Joseon Dynasty, an envoy from China is delivering Emperor’s Ming’s Royal Seal. But nature in the form of a giant whale intervenes and swallows the royal seal. When a generous reward is offered to whomever can retrieve the royal seal from the belly of the whale, the race is on. A group of mountain bandits led by Jang Sa Jung and a group of pirates led by Yeo Wol go after the lost treasure, but who will get to to it first?
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (229 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$64.4M
5.0x return
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $64,400,000
Production Companies
- Lotte Entertainment
- Harimao Pictures
- Cinedigm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pirates about?
At the cusp of the founding of Joseon Dynasty, an envoy from China is delivering Emperor’s Ming’s Royal Seal. But nature in the form of a giant whale intervenes and swallows the royal seal. Wh...
Who directed The Pirates?
The Pirates was directed by Lee Suk-hoon.
How long is The Pirates?
The Pirates has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was The Pirates released?
The Pirates was released on August 6, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pirates?
The main cast of The Pirates includes Son Ye-jin, Kim Nam-gil, Oh Dal-su, Park Cheol-min, Yoo Hai-jin.
Is The Pirates worth watching?
The Pirates has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 229 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.