City of Pirates
La Ville des pirates
Synopsis
A surreal odyssey in which a melancholic maidservant crosses paths with a homicidal little boy, travels to a tiny island of pirates and encounters a man with multiple personalities.
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La ville des pirates (1983) | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Raúl Ruiz
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- La Ville des pirates
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Passage, Metro Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raúl Ruiz
Raúl Ruiz
Jorge Arriagada
Acácio de Almeida
Valeria Sarmiento
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Ruiz
Director
Valeria Sarmiento
Editor
Raúl Ruiz
Screenplay
Zé Branco
Production Design
Isabel Branco
Production Design
Zé Branco
Costume Design
Isabel Branco
Costume Design
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Jorge Arriagada
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Pirates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City of Pirates about?
A surreal odyssey in which a melancholic maidservant crosses paths with a homicidal little boy, travels to a tiny island of pirates and encounters a man with multiple personalities.
Who directed City of Pirates?
City of Pirates was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in City of Pirates?
The principal cast of City of Pirates includes Hugues Quester, Anne Alvaro, Melvil Poupaud, André Engel, João Bénard da Costa.
When was City of Pirates released and how long is it?
City of Pirates was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for City of Pirates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City of Pirates was composed by Jorge Arriagada.