Pirate's Passage
Synopsis
Set in 1952 Grey Rocks – a centuries old town that was famous 250 years ago as a favored port of pirates – Pirate’s Passage follows the story of 12-year-old Jim. Fraught by the death of his father and forced to endure schoolyard bullying each day, Jim manages to carry on, buoyed by his optimistic imagination and fueled by his sense of adventure. The sudden arrival of Captain Johnson, whose small sailboat has been thrown off course by a storm, changes Jim’s life. The Captain quickly becomes a mentor and friend to Jim, giving him extraordinary lessons in self-reliance and determination. Soon, Jim develops a liberating self-assurance that so deeply touches the Captain that he allows Jim to see evidence that the Captain may be more than meets the eye. Is Captain Johnson the same Charles Johnson who was a pirate there two hundred years ago? The lad goes with him on a literal journey into the past to find out and emerges able to navigate the course of his life.
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Watch Pirate's Passage Jan 4, 2015 on CBC! | CBCOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-18
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Donald Sutherland
Captain Charles Johnson (voice)
Gage Munroe
Jim Hawkins (voice)
Carrie-Anne Moss
Kerstin Hawkins (voice)
Megan Follows
Meg O’Leary (voice)
Kim Coates
Roy Moehner (voice)
Colm Feore
Corporal Robin Hawkins (voice)
Gordon Pinsent
Harry the Barber (voice)
Paul Gross
Calico Jack (voice)
Rossif Sutherland
Klaus Moehner / Sailor #1 / Passenger (voice)
Terry Haig
Mr. Herkes (voice)
Jenna Warren
Jenny (voice)
Paul Giurgeu
Todd Moehner (voice)
Justin Kelly
Carl Moehner / Lookout (voice)
Jo Vannicola
Group Performer (voice)
Daniel Kash
Brand / Merchantsman's Captain / Pirate (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Barth, Jamie Gallant
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Sutherland, Brad Peyton
- Original Score
- Andrew Lockington
- Original Title
- Pirate's Passage
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Barth, Jamie Gallant
Donald Sutherland, Brad Peyton
Andrew Lockington
Donald Sutherland, Brad Peyton
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Barth
Director
Donald Sutherland
Writer
Donald Sutherland
Producer
Brad Peyton
Producer
Brad Peyton
Writer
Jamie Gallant
Director
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What is Pirate's Passage about?
Set in 1952 Grey Rocks – a centuries old town that was famous 250 years ago as a favored port of pirates – Pirate’s Passage follows the story of 12-year-old Jim. Fraught by the death of his father and forced to endure schoolyard bullying each day, Jim manages to carry on, buoyed by his optimistic imagination and fueled by his sense of adventure. The sudden arrival of Captain Johnson, whose small sailboat has been thrown off course by a storm, changes Jim’s life. The Captain quickly becomes a mentor and friend to Jim, giving him extraordinary lessons in self-reliance and determination. Soon, Jim develops a liberating self-assurance that so deeply touches the Captain that he allows Jim to see evidence that the Captain may be more than meets the eye. Is Captain Johnson the same Charles Johnson who was a pirate there two hundred years ago? The lad goes with him on a literal journey into the past to find out and emerges able to navigate the course of his life.
Who directed Pirate's Passage?
Pirate's Passage was directed by Mike Barth, Jamie Gallant.
Who stars in Pirate's Passage?
The principal cast of Pirate's Passage includes Donald Sutherland, Gage Munroe, Carrie-Anne Moss, Megan Follows, Kim Coates.
When was Pirate's Passage released and how long is it?
Pirate's Passage was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Pirate's Passage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pirate's Passage was composed by Andrew Lockington.