The Pirates of the Mississippi
Die Flußpiraten vom Mississippi
Synopsis
European produced Western based on the novel by Friedrich Gerstäcker, set in the 19th century in a town on the banks of the Mississippi River. The area is plagued by a gang of pirates under the leadership of Captain Kelly, who live on an island in the river, from where they operate raids on passing steamboats and traders rafts, robbing them of their cargo and murdering the crews. Townspeople and settlers do their best to put an end to the crimes and rid themselves of the pirates and their daring leader.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Hansjörg Felmy
Sheriff James Lively
Sabine Sinjen
Evelyn
Horst Frank
Kelly
Brad Harris
Tom Cook
Dorothee Parker
Georgia
Karl Lieffen
Doc Monrove
Tony Kendall
Schwarzer Adler
Bruna Simionato
Wichita
Luigi Batzella
Squire Dayton
Jeannette Batti
Mrs. Bridleford
Dan Vadis
Blackfoot
Danilo Turk
Uncle Jonathan
Vladimir Bačić
Frank
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jürgen Roland
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Gerstäcker, Johannes Kai, Werner P. Zibaso
- Original Score
- Willy Mattes
- Original Title
- Die Flußpiraten vom Mississippi
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Rapid Film, SNC, Gianni Fuchs SPA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jürgen Roland
Friedrich Gerstäcker, Johannes Kai, Werner P. Zibaso
Willy Mattes
Rolf Kästel
Herbert Taschner
Wolf C. Hartwig, Peter Homfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Jürgen Roland
Director
Johannes Kai
Writer
Werner P. Zibaso
Writer
Wolf C. Hartwig
Producer
Rolf Kästel
Director of Photography
Willy Mattes
Original Music Composer
Herbert Taschner
Editor
Hans Berthel
Production Design
Johannes Ott
Production Design
Nada Souvan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Pirates of the Mississippi.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Pirates of the Mississippi.
list4
Western - Spaghetti Westerns 500+ Films
Similar Titles to The Pirates of the Mississippi
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.9
5.5
6.1
5.5
6.4
6.2
6.7
10.0
5.3
6.7
5.9
6.0
7.5
6.2
9.0
7.5
6.6
6.8
8.0
More Like The Pirates of the Mississippi
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Pirates of the Mississippi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pirates of the Mississippi about?
European produced Western based on the novel by Friedrich Gerstäcker, set in the 19th century in a town on the banks of the Mississippi River. The area is plagued by a gang of pirates under the leadership of Captain Kelly, who live on an island in the river, from where they operate raids on passing steamboats and traders rafts, robbing them of their cargo and murdering the crews. Townspeople and settlers do their best to put an end to the crimes and rid themselves of the pirates and their daring leader.
Who directed The Pirates of the Mississippi?
The Pirates of the Mississippi was directed by Jürgen Roland.
Who stars in The Pirates of the Mississippi?
The principal cast of The Pirates of the Mississippi includes Hansjörg Felmy, Sabine Sinjen, Horst Frank, Brad Harris, Dorothee Parker.
When was The Pirates of the Mississippi released and how long is it?
The Pirates of the Mississippi was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pirates of the Mississippi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pirates of the Mississippi was composed by Willy Mattes.
Is The Pirates of the Mississippi based on a book or true story?
The Pirates of the Mississippi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Friedrich Gerstäcker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pirates of the Mississippi?
The Pirates of the Mississippi holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).