The Pirate of the Black Hawk
Il pirata dello sparviero nero
“So vast it sweeps all before it!”
Synopsis
Manfred, backed by Saracen pirates, deposes the Duke of Montfort, takes over the throne and kidnapped the Duke's young son. Capt. Riccardo, the leader of a pirate band on the ship Black Hawk, sets out to defeat Manfred and his Saracens and restore the Duke to his rightful place on the throne.
Top Cast
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Gérard Landry
Captain Riccardo
Mijanou Bardot
Elena di Monteforte
Andrea Aureli
Duke Manfredo di Monteforte
Eloisa Cianni
Stella
Ettore Manni
Gianni
Giulio Battiferri
Nero
Pina Bottin
Eva
Raf Baldassarre
Pirate
Andrea Milano
Pirate
Maurizio Piacenti
Pirate
Piero Giagnoni
Hector di Monteforte
Lea Migliorini
Roberto Ceccacci
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Grieco
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Caiano, Guido Lurli, Sergio Grieco, Engo Alfonsi
- Original Score
- Roberto Nicolosi
- Original Title
- Il pirata dello sparviero nero
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Le Comptoir Francais de Productions Cinematographique, Emmepi Cinematografica SpA, The Filmgroup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Grieco
Mario Caiano, Guido Lurli, Sergio Grieco, Engo Alfonsi
Roberto Nicolosi
Vincenzo Seratrice
Engo Alfonsi
Guido Paolucci, Giorgio Pescino, Carlo Pescino
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Grieco
Director
Mario Caiano
Screenplay
Giulia Mafai
Costume Design
Guido Lurli
Screenplay
Sergio Grieco
Screenplay
Giorgio Pescino
Producer
Engo Alfonsi
Editor
Vincenzo Seratrice
Director of Photography
Engo Alfonsi
Screenplay
Carlo Pescino
Producer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pirate of the Black Hawk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pirate of the Black Hawk about?
Manfred, backed by Saracen pirates, deposes the Duke of Montfort, takes over the throne and kidnapped the Duke's young son. Capt. Riccardo, the leader of a pirate band on the ship Black Hawk, sets out to defeat Manfred and his Saracens and restore the Duke to his rightful place on the throne.
Who directed The Pirate of the Black Hawk?
The Pirate of the Black Hawk was directed by Sergio Grieco.
Who stars in The Pirate of the Black Hawk?
The principal cast of The Pirate of the Black Hawk includes Gérard Landry, Mijanou Bardot, Andrea Aureli, Eloisa Cianni, Ettore Manni.
When was The Pirate of the Black Hawk released and how long is it?
The Pirate of the Black Hawk was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pirate of the Black Hawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pirate of the Black Hawk was composed by Roberto Nicolosi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pirate of the Black Hawk?
The Pirate of the Black Hawk holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).