Petticoat Pirates (1961)
Undistinguished British farce (in Technicolor and CinemaScope). Stoker Charlie (the diminutive Drake) helps 150 Wrens under Superintendent Maxine Audley, who've hijacked a frigate, HMS 'Huntress', to prove they're the equal of their male counterparts. Hardly a feminist masterpiece, but fans will relish the nightmare court-martial in which Drake plays all the parts
Director: David MacDonald
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: November 1, 1961
Cast
- Charlie Drake - Charlie
- Anne Heywood - Chief Oficer Anne Stevens
- Cecil Parker - C-in-C
- John Turner - Lt. Michael Pattinson
- Thorley Walters - Captain Jerome Robertson
- Maxine Audley - Mary - Superintendent
- Eleanor Summerfield - Chief Wren Mabel Rawlins
- Victor Maddern - CPO Nixon
- Lionel Murton - Admiral
- Barbara Hicks - P.T. Instructress
Screenplay
- Lew Schwarz (Screenplay)
Music: Don Banks
Cinematography: Gilbert Taylor
Editing: Ann Chegwidden
Production: Associated British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David MacDonald
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Petticoat Pirates about?
- Undistinguished British farce (in Technicolor and CinemaScope). Stoker Charlie (the diminutive Drake) helps 150 Wrens under Superintendent Maxine Audley, who've hijacked a frigate, HMS 'Huntress', to prove they're the equal of their male counterparts. Hardly a feminist masterpiece, but fans will relish the nightmare court-martial in which Drake plays all the parts
- Who directed Petticoat Pirates?
- Petticoat Pirates was directed by David MacDonald.
- Who stars in Petticoat Pirates?
- Petticoat Pirates stars Charlie Drake, Anne Heywood, Cecil Parker, John Turner, Thorley Walters, Maxine Audley.
- How long is Petticoat Pirates?
- Petticoat Pirates has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Petticoat Pirates?
- Petticoat Pirates is a Comedy film.
- Where was Petticoat Pirates produced?
- Petticoat Pirates was produced in United Kingdom.