The Pirates of Capri
Synopsis
A group of men calling themselves 'The Pirates of Capri", headed by Captain Sirroco, who is really Count Amalfi, are trying to restore freedom to the people of Naples. The Queen is advised of the pirate's assault of a member of her court and she seeks to escape to Palermo. But, she is advised it would be good politics for her to attend a ball Amalfi is giving for his fiancée, Mercedes, who is unaware of the dual role Amalfi is playing.
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Louis Hayward
Count Amalfi
Binnie Barnes
Queen Maria Carolina
Mariella Lotti
Mercedes Villalta Lopez
Massimo Serato
Baron Holstein
Alan Curtis
Commodore Van Diel
Mikhail Rasumny
Pepino
Virginia Belmont
Annette
Franca Marzi
Carla
William Tubbs
Pignatelli
Alberto Califano
Officer
Mario Auritano
Officer
Eric Culton
Officer
Michel Sorel
Nicolo
Tony Morena
Zia Anastasia (Uncredited)
Arianne Ulmer
11 Year Old Girl (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer, Giuseppe Maria Scotese
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Alexander
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- The Pirates of Capri
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- AFA, Industrie Cinematografice Sociali (ICS)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar G. Ulmer, Giuseppe Maria Scotese
Sidney Alexander, Bruno Valeri, Golfiero Colonna, Giorgio Moser
Nino Rota
Anchise Brizzi
Renzo Lucidi
Victor Pahlen, Niccolò Theodoli, Rudolph Monter
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director
Giuseppe Maria Scotese
Director
Renzo Lucidi
Editor
Victor Pahlen
Producer
Sidney Alexander
Screenplay
Dario Cecchi
Costume Design
Maria Baroni
Costume Design
Rudolph Monter
Producer
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Anchise Brizzi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Pirates of Capri.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pirates of Capri
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pirates of Capri about?
A group of men calling themselves 'The Pirates of Capri", headed by Captain Sirroco, who is really Count Amalfi, are trying to restore freedom to the people of Naples. The Queen is advised of the pirate's assault of a member of her court and she seeks to escape to Palermo. But, she is advised it would be good politics for her to attend a ball Amalfi is giving for his fiancée, Mercedes, who is unaware of the dual role Amalfi is playing.
Who directed The Pirates of Capri?
The Pirates of Capri was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, Giuseppe Maria Scotese.
Who stars in The Pirates of Capri?
The principal cast of The Pirates of Capri includes Louis Hayward, Binnie Barnes, Mariella Lotti, Massimo Serato, Alan Curtis.
When was The Pirates of Capri released and how long is it?
The Pirates of Capri was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pirates of Capri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pirates of Capri was composed by Nino Rota.