The Crimson Pirate
“MAN OF NINE LIVES AND 1000 SURPRISES!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Crimson Pirate (1952) Official Trailer - Burt Lancaster Swashbuckler Adventure Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Capt. Vallo (The Crimson Pirate)
Nick Cravat
Ojo
Eva Bartok
Consuelo
Torin Thatcher
Humble Bellows
James Hayter
Prof. Elihu Prudence
Leslie Bradley
Baron Jose Gruda
Margot Grahame
Bianca
Noel Purcell
Pablo Murphy
Frederick Leister
Sebastian
Eliot Makeham
Governor
Frank Pettingell
Colonel
Dana Wynter
La Signorita
Christopher Lee
Joseph - Military Attaché
Ewan Roberts
Claw Paw
John Chandos
Stub Ear
Derek Tansley
Patch Eye
Charles Farrell
Poison Paul
Eileen Coghlan
Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 27, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 11, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Kibbee
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The Crimson Pirate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Hecht-Lancaster Productions, Norma Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siodmak
Roland Kibbee
William Alwyn
Otto Heller
Jack Harris
Harold Hecht, Burt Lancaster
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Siodmak
Director
Harold Hecht
Producer
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Burt Lancaster
Producer
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
Roland Kibbee
Screenplay
Jack Harris
Editor
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Allen Pomeroy
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 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.
Who stars in The Crimson Pirate?
The principal cast of The Crimson Pirate includes Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat, Eva Bartok, Torin Thatcher, James Hayter.
When was The Crimson Pirate released and how long is it?
The Crimson Pirate was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crimson Pirate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crimson Pirate was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crimson Pirate?
The Crimson Pirate holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).