The Pirate (1948)

The great MGM musical romance

The Pirate (1948) poster

A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.

Director: Vincente Minnelli
Genre: Music, Romance, Comedy, Adventure
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Conrad Salinger, Lennie Hayton, Cole Porter
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Sr.
Editing: Blanche Sewell
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical, pirate, swashbuckler

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pirate about?
A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
Who directed The Pirate?
The Pirate was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in The Pirate?
The Pirate stars Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak, Gladys Cooper, Reginald Owen, George Zucco.
How long is The Pirate?
The Pirate has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Pirate?
The Pirate is a Music, Romance, Comedy, Adventure film.
What is the budget of The Pirate?
The Pirate had a budget of $4M.
How much did The Pirate gross?
The Pirate grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was The Pirate produced?
The Pirate was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Pirate?
The themes of The Pirate include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.