Tales of the Black Freighter
Synopsis
A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel DelPurgatorio, Mike Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Zack Snyder, Dave Gibbons, Alex Tse
- Original Score
- Tyler Bates
- Original Title
- Tales of the Black Freighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Warner Premiere, Legendary Pictures, DC, Reel FX Creative Studios, Warner Bros. Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel DelPurgatorio, Mike Smith
Zack Snyder, Dave Gibbons, Alex Tse
Tyler Bates
Jake Patton
Zack Snyder, Wesley Coller, Deborah Snyder, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel DelPurgatorio
Director
Zack Snyder
Writer
Jake Patton
Editor
David Vyle Levy
Production Design
Chris Watts
Production Design
Alex Tse
Writer
Brian McNulty
Producer
Karen Mayeda Vranek
Producer
Mike Smith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of the Black Freighter
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What is Tales of the Black Freighter about?
A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.
Who directed Tales of the Black Freighter?
Tales of the Black Freighter was directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio, Mike Smith.
Who stars in Tales of the Black Freighter?
The principal cast of Tales of the Black Freighter includes Gerard Butler, Jared Harris, Cam Clarke, Siobhan Flynn, Salli Saffioti.
When was Tales of the Black Freighter released and how long is it?
Tales of the Black Freighter was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Tales of the Black Freighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tales of the Black Freighter was composed by Tyler Bates.
Is Tales of the Black Freighter based on a book or true story?
Tales of the Black Freighter is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Dave Gibbons".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tales of the Black Freighter?
Tales of the Black Freighter holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).