The Pirates of Penzance
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.
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The Pirates of Penzance (1983) Official Trailer - Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury Musical HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
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Kevin Kline
The Pirate King
Angela Lansbury
Ruth
Linda Ronstadt
Mabel
George Rose
Maj. Gen. Stanley
Rex Smith
Frederic
Tony Azito
Sergeant
David Hatton
Samuel
Tim Bentinck
Pirate
Mike Grady
Pirate
Andrew Paul
Pirate
Louise Gold
Edith Stanley
Teresa Codling
Kate Stanley
Neil McCaul
Policeman
Jo Cameron Brown
Pinafore Company
Zulema Dene
Pinafore Company
Carol MacReady
Pinafore Company
Nancy Wood
Daughter
Tilly Vosburgh
Daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$694K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilford Leach
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilford Leach
- Original Title
- The Pirates of Penzance
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $694K
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilford Leach
Wilford Leach, William S. Gilbert
Douglas Slocombe
Anne V. Coates
Edward R. Pressman, Joseph Papp
Department Leadership Roster
Wilford Leach
Director
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Joseph Papp
Producer
Wilford Leach
Screenplay
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Elliot Scott
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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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 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.
Who directed The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance was directed by Wilford Leach.
Who stars in The Pirates of Penzance?
The principal cast of The Pirates of Penzance includes Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, George Rose, Rex Smith.
When was The Pirates of Penzance released and how long is it?
The Pirates of Penzance was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did The Pirates of Penzance make at the box office?
The Pirates of Penzance grossed $694K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).