The Pirates of Penzance
Originally released in 1983. The Pirates of Penzance is a comedy/music film. directed by Wilford Leach.
Starring Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, and Linda Ronstadt
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 18, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (47 votes)
Box Office
$694.5K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $694,497
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pirates of Penzance about?
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...
Who directed The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance was directed by Wilford Leach.
How long is The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Pirates of Penzance released?
The Pirates of Penzance was released on February 18, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pirates of Penzance?
The main cast of The Pirates of Penzance includes Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, George Rose, Rex Smith.