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The Pirates of Malaysia (1964): Cast

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The Pirates of Malaysia is a 1964 action film directed by Umberto Lenzi, starring Steve Reeves as Sandokan, Mimmo Palmara and Franco Balducci. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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The Pirates of Malaysia (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Umberto Lenzi
Genre
Action
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Pirates of Malaysia About?

The premise of The Pirates of Malaysia without spoilers.

Shot on location in Singapore, the film follows Sandokan, a Malaysian rebel leader, who assembles a band of renegades to counter a British General determined to force the king’s resignation. Their daring resistance pits them against colonial forces in a struggle for sovereignty and honor.

The Pirates of Malaysia Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • gold bullion
  • ruby
  • arrack
  • monastery
  • slave labor
  • 19th century
  • malaysia
  • king
  • british army
  • swashbuckler adventure
  • group
  • swashbuckler
+2 more
  • pirate
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Pirates of Malaysia Cast & Characters

Steve Reeves leads the cast as Sandokan, with Mimmo Palmara as Tremal-Naïk and Franco Balducci as Sambigliong. Directed by Umberto Lenzi; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Umberto Lenzi

More films directed by Umberto Lenzi: Hunt for the Golden Scorpion, Black Demons, Detective Malone and The Hell’s Gate.

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The Pirates of Malaysia Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Die schwarzen Piraten von Malaysia” and “Sandokan: Pirate of Malaysia”.

Also known as
  • Die schwarzen Piraten von Malaysia
  • Sandokan: Pirate of Malaysia
  • Pirates of the Seven Seas
  • Meute der Verdammten
  • Los piratas de Malasia
  • Pirate of Malaya
  • Les Pirates de Malaisie
  • Dobrodružství v Malajsii
  • Sandokan és a maláj kalózok
  • Els pirates de Malàisia
  • Blodig vedergällning

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The Pirates of Malaysia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Pirates of Malaysia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Pirates of Malaysia?

The Pirates of Malaysia runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Pirates of Malaysia released?

The Pirates of Malaysia was released on October 16, 1964.

Who directed The Pirates of Malaysia?

The Pirates of Malaysia was directed by Umberto Lenzi.

More films by Umberto Lenzi

Who is in the cast of The Pirates of Malaysia?

The Pirates of Malaysia stars Steve Reeves as Sandokan, Mimmo Palmara as Tremal-Naïk and Franco Balducci as Sambigliong, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Pirates of Malaysia have a post-credit scene?

No. The Pirates of Malaysia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Pirates of Malaysia in?

The original language of The Pirates of Malaysia is Italian.

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