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The Crimson Pirate
🎬 Movie

The Crimson Pirate

1952 · 105 min Adventure Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Burt Lancaster plays a pirate with a taste for intrigue and acrobatics who involves himself in the goings on of a revolution in the Caribbean in the late 1700s. A light hearted adventure involving prison breaks, an oddball scientist, sailing ships, naval fights and tons of swordplay.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Robert Siodmak

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Capt. Vallo (The Crimson Pirate)

Nick Cravat

Nick Cravat

Ojo

Eva Bartok

Eva Bartok

Consuelo

Torin Thatcher

Torin Thatcher

Humble Bellows

James Hayter

James Hayter

Prof. Prudence

Leslie Bradley

Leslie Bradley

Baron Jose Gruda

Margot Grahame

Margot Grahame

Bianca

Noel Purcell

Noel Purcell

Pablo Murphy

Frederick Leister

Frederick Leister

Sebastian

Eliot Makeham

Eliot Makeham

Governor

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