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Jolly Roger (1998): Cast

Jolly Roger (1998) movie poster

Jolly Roger is a 1998 short animated film directed by Mark Baker, starring John Sparkes as Captain Roger, Morwenna Banks and Gordon Kennedy. It runs 12 minutes.

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Jolly Roger (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
12 min
Director
Mark Baker
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jolly Roger About?

The premise of Jolly Roger without spoilers.

After marauding and sinking a ship, a pirate crew captures a defiant female passenger and throws her overboard. Swearing revenge, she is rescued by a lone vessel carrying only its captain, first mate and a cat. When the two groups later clash, each believes victory is within reach, but an unforeseen turn decides both of their fates. The film was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.

Jolly Roger Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • pirate
  • cat
  • revenge
  • sword fight
  • cutlass
  • sword
  • surrealism
  • whistling
  • walking the plank
  • treasure chest
  • telescope
  • swashbuckler
+11 more
  • ship sinking
  • sea captain
  • rum
  • rescue
  • rat
  • key
  • hook for a hand
  • cannon
  • anchor
  • parrot
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Jolly Roger Cast & Characters

John Sparkes leads the cast as Captain Roger, with Morwenna Banks as Estelle and Gordon Kennedy as Captain Jolly/Hugo. Directed by Mark Baker; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mark Baker

More films directed by Mark Baker: Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun, Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience, Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots and The Village.

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Jolly Roger Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “海盗骷髅旗” and “Веселый Роджер”.

Also known as
  • 海盗骷髅旗
  • Веселый Роджер

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FAQ

Jolly Roger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Jolly Roger?

Jolly Roger runs 12 minutes.

When was Jolly Roger released?

Jolly Roger was released on December 31, 1998.

Who directed Jolly Roger?

Jolly Roger was directed by Mark Baker.

More films by Mark Baker

Who is in the cast of Jolly Roger?

Jolly Roger stars John Sparkes as Captain Roger, Morwenna Banks as Estelle and Gordon Kennedy as Captain Jolly/Hugo, among 4 credited actors.

Does Jolly Roger have a post-credit scene?

No. Jolly Roger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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