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Pirates (1998)

Movie ★ 8.0 104 min

Documentary History

Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.

Henry Chancellor Director Henry Chancellor Writer Michael Olmert Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 6, 1998
Runtime
104 min
IMDb
tt0316410
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Discovery UK

Cast

Gabriel Byrne Gabriel Byrne Narrator (voice) Lorna Bennett Anne Bonny Rachel Ferjani Mary Reid Chris Jarman Chris Jarman Pirate Jonathan Leveck Pirate

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pirates about?
Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.
Who directed Pirates?
Pirates was directed by Henry Chancellor.
Who stars in Pirates?
Pirates stars Gabriel Byrne, Lorna Bennett, Rachel Ferjani, Chris Jarman.
When was Pirates released?
Pirates is a 1998 documentary, history film.
Where can I watch Pirates?
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