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1985124 minComedy, Family, Music

The Pirates of Penzance

Is The Pirates of Penzance a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Pirates of Penzance worth watching? With a rating of 6/10, this Comedy, Family, Music film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Pirates of Penzance Synopsis

As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many daughters (or wards in Chancery) of Major-General Stanley, they fall in love and decide to marry. However, complications arise when the pirates decide to marry the rest of the Major-General's daughters, themselves - and Frederic's birthdate turns out to be not all it seems. Filmed live from the 1985 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

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Top Cast

Jeff Hyslop
Jeff HyslopFrederic
Brent Carver
Brent CarverThe Pirate King
Caralyn Tomlin
Caralyn TomlinMabel
Douglas Chamberlain
Douglas ChamberlainMaj. Gen. Stanley
Pat Galloway
Pat GallowayRuth
Jim White
Jim WhiteSamuel
Stephen Beamish
Stephen BeamishSergeant of Police
Karen Skidmore
Karen SkidmoreKate
Karen Wood
Karen WoodEdith
Alison Grant
Alison GrantIsabel

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Pirates of Penzance worth watching?

The Pirates of Penzance has received mixed reviews with a 6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Family, Music movies.

Is The Pirates of Penzance hit or flop?

The Pirates of Penzance has received average ratings (6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Pirates of Penzance?

The Pirates of Penzance is a Comedy, Family, Music movie that As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st y...

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