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Pirates

Pirates

Adventure · Comedy · 1986

The adventures of pirate Captain Red and his first mate Frog.

Movie details

Pirates

“Our Ship's Highly-Trained Staff Awaits You.”

1986 Adventure · Comedy 2h 4m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

The adventures of pirate Captain Red and his first mate Frog.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Pirates?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Roman Polanski

Written by

Gérard Brach · Roman Polanski

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Captain Thomas Bartholomew Red

Cris Campion

Cris Campion

Jean-Baptiste 'The Frog'

Damien Thomas

Damien Thomas

Don Alfonso de la Torré

Olu Jacobs

Olu Jacobs

Boomako

Charlotte Lewis

Charlotte Lewis

María-Dolores de la Jenya de la Calde

Roy Kinnear

Roy Kinnear

Dutch

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Moonhead

Court is in session

Put Pirates on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.