The Pirates
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“Those who conquer the sea will have it all!”
Synopsis
At the cusp of the founding of Joseon Dynasty, an envoy from China is delivering Emperor’s Ming’s Royal Seal. But nature in the form of a giant whale intervenes and swallows the royal seal. When a generous reward is offered to whomever can retrieve the royal seal from the belly of the whale, the race is on. A group of mountain bandits led by Jang Sa Jung and a group of pirates led by Yeo Wol go after the lost treasure, but who will get to to it first?
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE PIRATES (2014) DVD Trailer - Eng SubOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-22
Top Cast
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Son Ye-jin
Yeo-wol
Kim Nam-gil
Jang Sa-jung
Oh Dal-su
Han Sang-jil
Park Cheol-min
Monk
Yoo Hai-jin
Cheol-bong
Lee Kyung-young
So-ma
Sulli
Heuk-myo
Kim Tae-woo
Mo Hong-Gab
Lee Yi-kyung
Cham-bok
Shin Jung-keun
Yong-gap
Ahn Nae-sang
Jeong Do-jeon
Kim Ian
Baek Chi
Jo Hee-bong
Oh Man-ho
Park Hae-soo
Hwang Joong-geun
Jeon Bae-soo
Baek Seon-gi
Chung Sung-hwa
Park Mo
Kim Won-hae
Choon-seop
Lee Dae-yeon
King Taejo
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$64.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.95x
+$51.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Suk-hoon
- Screenplay & Story
- Chun Sung-il, Lee Suk-hoon, Choi Lee-young
- Original Score
- Hwang Sang-jun
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $64.4M
- Production Studios
- Lotte Entertainment, Harimao Pictures, Cinedigm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Suk-hoon
Chun Sung-il, Lee Suk-hoon, Choi Lee-young
Hwang Sang-jun
Kim Young-ho
Lee Jin
Chun Sung-il, Kim Dae-seung, Park A-hyoung, Cha Won-chun, Im Yeong-ho
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Suk-hoon
Director
Chun Sung-il
Writer
Lee Suk-hoon
Writer
Choi Lee-young
Writer
Chun Sung-il
Producer
Kim Dae-seung
Producer
Park A-hyoung
Producer
Lee Jin
Editor
Kim Young-ho
Director of Photography
Hwang Sang-jun
Original Music Composer
Kwon Yoo-jin
Costume Design
Jung Sung-jin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pirates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pirates about?
At the cusp of the founding of Joseon Dynasty, an envoy from China is delivering Emperor’s Ming’s Royal Seal. But nature in the form of a giant whale intervenes and swallows the royal seal. When a generous reward is offered to whomever can retrieve the royal seal from the belly of the whale, the race is on. A group of mountain bandits led by Jang Sa Jung and a group of pirates led by Yeo Wol go after the lost treasure, but who will get to to it first?
Who directed The Pirates?
The Pirates was directed by Lee Suk-hoon.
Who stars in The Pirates?
The principal cast of The Pirates includes Son Ye-jin, Kim Nam-gil, Oh Dal-su, Park Cheol-min, Yoo Hai-jin.
When was The Pirates released and how long is it?
The Pirates was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Pirates?
The Pirates had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $64.4M at the worldwide box office (4.95 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Pirates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pirates was composed by Hwang Sang-jun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pirates?
The Pirates holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).