Jolly Roger
Synopsis
After marauding and sinking another ship, a band of pirates capture a female passenger, then send her overboard as punishment for her defiance. She vows revenge, and fortunately is rescued by a small passing ship carrying only its captain, his first mate and a cat. They cross paths with the pirates, but both sides - after seeming to have victory within their grasp - meet a fate neither could have predicted. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Baker, Neville Astley
- Original Score
- Julian Nott
- Original Title
- Jolly Roger
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Astley Baker Davies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Baker
Mark Baker, Neville Astley
Julian Nott
Annie Kocur
Claire Jennings
Department Leadership Roster
Annie Kocur
Editor
Claire Jennings
Producer
Mark Baker
Writer
Neville Astley
Writer
Mark Baker
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jolly Roger
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What is Jolly Roger about?
After marauding and sinking another ship, a band of pirates capture a female passenger, then send her overboard as punishment for her defiance. She vows revenge, and fortunately is rescued by a small passing ship carrying only its captain, his first mate and a cat. They cross paths with the pirates, but both sides - after seeming to have victory within their grasp - meet a fate neither could have predicted. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.
Who directed Jolly Roger?
Jolly Roger was directed by Mark Baker.
Who stars in Jolly Roger?
The principal cast of Jolly Roger includes Morwenna Banks, Gordon Kennedy, John Sparkes, Dave Western.
When was Jolly Roger released and how long is it?
Jolly Roger was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Jolly Roger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jolly Roger was composed by Julian Nott.