H.M.S. Pinafore (1973)

H.M.S. Pinafore (1973) poster

Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. Performed by the D'Oyly Carte Company for Opera Australia.

Director: Michael Heyland, Peter Riley, John Sichel
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Arthur Sullivan
Production: Opera Australia, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Spectacle, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz

Keywords

musical, opera live performance, musical comedy, filmed theater, comic opera

More Films by Director: Michael Heyland, Peter Riley, John Sichel
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H.M.S. Pinafore about?
Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. Performed by the D'Oyly Carte Company for Opera Australia.
Who directed H.M.S. Pinafore?
H.M.S. Pinafore was directed by Michael Heyland, Peter Riley, John Sichel.
Who stars in H.M.S. Pinafore?
H.M.S. Pinafore stars John Reed, Pamela Field, Michael Rayner, Malcolm Williams, Lyndsie Holland, John Ayldon.
How long is H.M.S. Pinafore?
H.M.S. Pinafore has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is H.M.S. Pinafore?
H.M.S. Pinafore is a Comedy, Music film.
Where was H.M.S. Pinafore produced?
H.M.S. Pinafore was produced in Australia.
What are the themes of H.M.S. Pinafore?
The themes of H.M.S. Pinafore include: Musical Spectacle, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz.