Pirates of the High Seas
“SEAS AFLAME WITH EXCITEMENT! MEN LOCKED IN DEADLY TREASURE BATTLE!”
Synopsis
For decades, pirates roamed the seas, searching for booty to plunder and coastal villages to terrorize. Who were these men and women? As you dig beneath the myth of Blackbeard, Captain Kidd and other legendary warriors of the waters in this docudrama, you'll discover who they were and what motivated them to wreak havoc wherever they sailed. Includes the movie Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island.
Top Cast
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Buster Crabbe
Jeff Drake
Lois Hall
Carol Walsh
Tommy Farrell
Kelly Walsh
Gene Roth
Gov. Frederick Whitlock
Tristram Coffin
Walter Castell
Neyle Morrow
Kalana
Stanley Price
Lamar - Whitlock's Aide
Hugh Prosser
Roper - Jeff's First Mate [Chs.1-2, 5-8]
Symona Boniface
Lotus Lady
William Fawcett
Ben Wharton [Chs.7-9]
Terry Frost
Carter - Patrol 6 Henchman
Lee Roberts
Barker - Phantom Cruiser Henchman [Chs.1-4]
Rusty Wescoatt
Adams - Phantom Cruiser Henchman
Pierce Lyden
Durk - Patrol 6 Henchman
I. Stanford Jolley
Turner - Trader [Ch.1]
Marshall Reed
Shark Wilson - Phantom Cruiser Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph F. Poland, David Mathews, George H. Plympton, Charles R. Condon
- Original Title
- Pirates of the High Seas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 20m
- Production Studios
- Sam Katzman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr
Joseph F. Poland, David Mathews, George H. Plympton, Charles R. Condon
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Thomas Carr
Director
Joseph F. Poland
Writer
David Mathews
Writer
George H. Plympton
Writer
Charles R. Condon
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pirates of the High Seas
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What is Pirates of the High Seas about?
For decades, pirates roamed the seas, searching for booty to plunder and coastal villages to terrorize. Who were these men and women? As you dig beneath the myth of Blackbeard, Captain Kidd and other legendary warriors of the waters in this docudrama, you'll discover who they were and what motivated them to wreak havoc wherever they sailed. Includes the movie Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island.
Who directed Pirates of the High Seas?
Pirates of the High Seas was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, Thomas Carr.
Who stars in Pirates of the High Seas?
The principal cast of Pirates of the High Seas includes Buster Crabbe, Lois Hall, Tommy Farrell, Gene Roth, Tristram Coffin.
When was Pirates of the High Seas released and how long is it?
Pirates of the High Seas was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 4h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pirates of the High Seas?
Pirates of the High Seas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).