Pirates
Synopsis
Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Chancellor
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Olmert, Henry Chancellor
- Original Score
- Fred Karns
- Original Title
- Pirates
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Discovery UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Chancellor
Michael Olmert, Henry Chancellor
Fred Karns
Paul Donvito, David Dugan
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Donvito
Producer
Henry Chancellor
Director
Michael Olmert
Writer
Henry Chancellor
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pirates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pirates about?
Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.
Who directed Pirates?
Pirates was directed by Henry Chancellor.
Who stars in Pirates?
The principal cast of Pirates includes Gabriel Byrne, Lorna Bennett, Rachel Ferjani, Chris Jarman, Jonathan Leveck.
When was Pirates released and how long is it?
Pirates was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Pirates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pirates was composed by Fred Karns.