The Pirates of Penzance
Synopsis
As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many daughters (or wards in Chancery) of Major-General Stanley, they fall in love and decide to marry. However, complications arise when the pirates decide to marry the rest of the Major-General's daughters, themselves - and Frederic's birthdate turns out to be not all it seems.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodney Greenberg, Michael Geliot
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Pirates of Penzance
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Brent Walker Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodney Greenberg, Michael Geliot
William S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
Derek Chason
Barry Stevens
Judith de Paul, George Walker, Edward Simons
Department Leadership Roster
Judith de Paul
Producer
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Derek Chason
Director of Photography
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Barry Stevens
Editor
Rodney Greenberg
Director
Michael Geliot
Director
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pirates of Penzance
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What is The Pirates of Penzance about?
As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many daughters (or wards in Chancery) of Major-General Stanley, they fall in love and decide to marry. However, complications arise when the pirates decide to marry the rest of the Major-General's daughters, themselves - and Frederic's birthdate turns out to be not all it seems.
Who directed The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance was directed by Rodney Greenberg, Michael Geliot.
Who stars in The Pirates of Penzance?
The principal cast of The Pirates of Penzance includes Keith Michell, Alexander Oliver, Gillian Knight, Janis Kelly, Paul Hudson.
When was The Pirates of Penzance released and how long is it?
The Pirates of Penzance was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pirates of Penzance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pirates of Penzance was composed by Arthur Sullivan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).