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The Crimson Pirate (1952)

105 min · Action, Komödie, Pirate Film, comedy film, pirate film, swashbuckler film

Popularity4/5
12-month trend3.8k1.3kExpand

12-month trend

Monthly article views

3.8k02025-09: 1,431 views2025-10: 1,378 views2025-11: 2,417 views2025-12: 1,612 views2026-01: 1,802 views2026-02: 1,264 views2026-03: 1,329 views2026-04: 1,339 views2026-05: 3,783 views2026-06: 1,551 views2026-07: 1,434 views2026-08: 2,127 views
Sep1.4kOct1.4kNov2.4kDec1.6kJan1.8kFeb1.3kMar1.3kApr1.3kMay3.8kJun1.6kJul1.4kAug2.1k

2025-09 to 2026-08

Directors

Robert Siodmak

Cast

Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat, Eva Bartok, Torin Thatcher, Margot Grahame, James Hayter, Leslie Bradley, Noel Purcell

The story

Late in the 18th century, Caribbean pirate Captain Vallo and his crew capture a frigate of the king's navy. The ship is carrying Baron Gruda, the king's special envoy heading to the island of Cobra to crush a rebellion led by a man known as El Libre. Baron Gruda and Vallo strike an agreement: Vallo will release the baron and his crew but keep the frigate.

Catalogue themes and tags

18th Century, Conquista, Freibeuter, Protection, Spain, Swashbuckler films, Adventure, Costume Adventure, Epic, Action/Adventure, Adventure Comedy, Comedy, Drama, Action

Genres

Action, Komödie, Pirate Film, comedy film, pirate film, swashbuckler film
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