The Pirates(2014)
“Those who conquer the sea will have it all!”
Overview
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?
Director
Lee Suk-hoon
Studio
Lotte Entertainment
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$64M
Cast
Son Ye-jin
as Yeo-wol
Kim Nam-gil
as Jang Sa-jung
Oh Dal-su
as Han Sang-jil
Park Cheol-min
as Monk
Yoo Hai-jin
as Cheol-bong
Lee Kyung-young
as So-ma
Sulli
as Heuk-myo
Kim Tae-woo
as Mo Hong-Gab
Lee Yi-kyung
as Cham-bok
Shin Jung-keun
as Yong-gap
Ahn Nae-sang
as Jeong Do-jeon
Kim Ian
as Baek Chi
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
Korean
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$64M
Production Companies
Lotte Entertainment • Harimao Pictures • Cinedigm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pirates?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Pirates (2014).
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. 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?
Who directed The Pirates?▼
The Pirates was directed by Lee Suk-hoon and released in 2014. It is a action, adventure, comedy, fantasy film.
How long is The Pirates?▼
The Pirates has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in The Pirates?▼
The cast of The Pirates includes Son Ye-jin as Yeo-wol, Kim Nam-gil as Jang Sa-jung, Oh Dal-su as Han Sang-jil, Park Cheol-min as Monk, Yoo Hai-jin as Cheol-bong and more.
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