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Romantic comedy

HMS Pinafore (1982): Cast

HMS Pinafore (1982) movie poster

HMS Pinafore is a 1982 romantic comedy directed by Rodney Greenberg and Michael Geliot, starring Meryl Drower as Josephine, Michael Bulman and Frankie Howerd. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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HMS Pinafore (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is HMS Pinafore About?

The premise of HMS Pinafore without spoilers.

Josephine, the captain’s daughter, loves common sailor Ralph Rackstraw, but her father has arranged her marriage to Sir Joseph Porter. When the scullery maid Little Buttercup reveals the true parentage of the main characters, identities are switched and the absurd scheme collapses in a farcical, musical finale.

HMS Pinafore Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • gilbert and sullivan
  • operetta
  • comic opera
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

HMS Pinafore Cast & Characters

Meryl Drower leads the cast as Josephine, with Michael Bulman as Rackstraw and Frankie Howerd as Sir Joseph Porter. Directed by Rodney Greenberg and Michael Geliot; 10 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

HMS Pinafore FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of HMS Pinafore, each answered in a sentence.

How long is HMS Pinafore?

HMS Pinafore runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was HMS Pinafore released?

HMS Pinafore was released on June 1, 1982.

Who directed HMS Pinafore?

HMS Pinafore was directed by Rodney Greenberg and Michael Geliot.

Who is in the cast of HMS Pinafore?

HMS Pinafore stars Meryl Drower as Josephine, Michael Bulman as Rackstraw and Frankie Howerd as Sir Joseph Porter, among 10 credited actors.

Does HMS Pinafore have a post-credit scene?

No. HMS Pinafore has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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