The Crimson Pirate(1952)
“MAN OF NINE LIVES AND 1000 SURPRISES!”
Overview
Burt Lancaster plays a pirate with a taste for intrigue and acrobatics who involves himself in the goings on of a revolution in the Caribbean in the late 1700s. A light hearted adventure involving prison breaks, an oddball scientist, sailing ships, naval fights and tons of swordplay.
Director
Robert Siodmak
Studio
Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Budget
$2M
Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Capt. Vallo (The Crimson Pirate)
Nick Cravat
as Ojo
Eva Bartok
as Consuelo
Torin Thatcher
as Humble Bellows
James Hayter
as Prof. Prudence
Leslie Bradley
as Baron Jose Gruda
Margot Grahame
as Bianca
Noel Purcell
as Pablo Murphy
Frederick Leister
as Sebastian
Eliot Makeham
as Governor
Frank Pettingell
as Colonel
Dana Wynter
as La Signorita
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Hecht-Lancaster Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Crimson Pirate?▼
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What is The Crimson Pirate about?▼
Burt Lancaster plays a pirate with a taste for intrigue and acrobatics who involves himself in the goings on of a revolution in the Caribbean in the late 1700s. A light hearted adventure involving prison breaks, an oddball scientist, sailing ships, naval fights and tons of swordplay.
Who directed The Crimson Pirate?▼
The Crimson Pirate was directed by Robert Siodmak and released in 1952. It is a adventure, comedy film.
How long is The Crimson Pirate?▼
The Crimson Pirate has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in The Crimson Pirate?▼
The cast of The Crimson Pirate includes Burt Lancaster as Capt. Vallo (The Crimson Pirate), Nick Cravat as Ojo, Eva Bartok as Consuelo, Torin Thatcher as Humble Bellows, James Hayter as Prof. Prudence and more.
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