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HMS Pinafore (1997): Cast

HMS Pinafore (1997) movie poster

HMS Pinafore is a 1997 music film directed by Craig Schaefer and Kevin Hocking, starring Helen Donaldson as Josephine Corcoran, Simon Gallaher and Amanda Muggleton. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes.

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HMS Pinafore (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 6m (126 min)
Genre
Music
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, falls for the low‑rank sailor Ralph Rackstraw, but her impending arranged marriage to the pompous First Lord Sir Joseph Porter threatens their romance. Little Buttercup reveals a hidden truth about the characters’ true lineage, prompting a comedic scramble that resolves the tangled affairs in a farcical conclusion.

HMS Pinafore Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • stage musical
  • gilbert and sullivan
  • operetta
  • comic opera
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

HMS Pinafore Cast & Characters

Helen Donaldson leads the cast as Josephine Corcoran, with Simon Gallaher as Ralph Rackstraw and Amanda Muggleton as Little Buttercup. Directed by Craig Schaefer and Kevin Hocking; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Craig Schaefer and Kevin Hocking

One more film directed by Craig Schaefer and Kevin Hocking: The Pirates of Penzance.

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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 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

When was HMS Pinafore released?

HMS Pinafore was released on May 1, 1997.

Who directed HMS Pinafore?

HMS Pinafore was directed by Craig Schaefer and Kevin Hocking.

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Who is in the cast of HMS Pinafore?

HMS Pinafore stars Helen Donaldson as Josephine Corcoran, Simon Gallaher as Ralph Rackstraw and Amanda Muggleton as Little Buttercup, among 6 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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