The Pirate (1948): Cast
The Pirate is a 1948 adventure comedy directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Reginald Owen as The Advocate, Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pirate About?
The premise of The Pirate without spoilers.
Set as a lavish MGM musical romance, a young woman is betrothed to a wealthy local suitor yet longs for the legendary pirate Macoco in her fantasies. When a wandering singer falls for her, he pretends to be the pirate to win her heart, sparking a lively romantic comedy.
The Pirate Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- saber
- theater
- caribbean island
- camp
- swashbuckler adventure
- garland and kelly
- minnelli and garland
- minnelli and kelly
- swashbuckler
- girl
- love
- wealth
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- chained up man
- interrupted hanging
- hit over the head with a juggling pin
- caribbean sea
- hypnotized woman
- pirate
- singer
- hoop
- horseback riding
- juggling club
- wiggling ears
- fake mustache
- clown makeup
- talking to the camera
- true identity revealed
- confession
- pretend trance
- animal magnetism
- reference to franz mesmer
- mesmerism
- applause
- no noose is good noose joke
- gas footlight
- farewell performance
- reference to thespis
- impresario
- condemned man
- execution
- hanging
- drum roll
- gallows
- handcuffs
- chains
- governor
- militia
- soldier
- key
- treasure chest
The Pirate Cast & Characters
Reginald Owen leads the cast as The Advocate, with Judy Garland as Manuela Alva and Gene Kelly as Serafin. Directed by Vincente Minnelli; 52 actors are credited in all.
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Director Vincente Minnelli
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Reginald Owen as The Advocate -
Judy Garland as Manuela Alva -
Gene Kelly as Serafin -
Marie Windsor as Madame Lucia (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Pirate
· 48 more- Jimmy Page Black Barber (uncredited)
- Gladys Cooper Aunt Inez
- George Chandler Carriage Driver (uncredited)
- George Zucco The Viceroy
- Wheaton Chambers Artist (uncredited)
- Oliver Blake Official (uncredited)
- Anne Francis 'Nina' Showgirl (uncredited)
- William Edmunds Town Clerk (uncredited)
- Paul Maxey Hotel Manager (uncredited)
- Dick Simmons Captain (uncredited)
- Walter Slezak Don Pedro Vargas
- O.Z. Whitehead Hurtada (uncredited)
- Lola Albright Isabella
- Willa Pearl Curtis Black Maid (uncredited)
- Ben Lessy Gumbo
- Lester Allen Uncle Capucho
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- Ken DuMain Dancer (uncredited)
- Bruce Cowling Guard (uncredited)
- Dorothy Tuttle Dancer with Cigarette (Uncredited)
- Harold Nicholas
- Peter Cusanelli Jovial Civilian (uncredited)
- Bert May Dancer (uncredited)
- Cully Richards Trillo
- Fayard Nicholas
- Dante DiPaolo Dancer (uncredited)
- Jean Dean Casilda
- Jane Howard 'Nina' Showgirl (uncredited)
- Alex Romero Dancer (uncredited)
- Hamil Petroff Dancer (uncredited)
- Jerry Bergen Bolo
- Suzette Harbin Black Maid (uncredited)
- Mary Jo Ellis Lizarda
- Ellen Ross Mercedes
- Dee Turnell Luisa (uncredited)
- Jack Regas Dancer (uncredited)
- Irene Vernon 'Nina' Showgirl (uncredited)
- Fred Gilman Coachman (uncredited)
- Marie Allison 'Nina' Showgirl (uncredited)
- Ellen Ray 'Nina' Showgirl (uncredited)
- Jill Browning 'Nina' Showgirl (uncredited)
- Hal Bell Dancer (uncredited)
- Anne Beck 'Nina' Showgirl (uncredited)
- Norman Borine Dancer (uncredited)
- Marion Murray Eloise
- Val Setz Juggler
- George Emerson Boatswain with Parrot (uncredited)
- Aurora Navarro Duenna (uncredited)
- Sharon Saunders 'Nina' Showgirl (uncredited)
The Pirate Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Trailer HD | The Pirate | Warner Archive
- Trailer The Pirate (1948) Original Trailer [FHD]
The Pirate Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Il pirata” and “Le Pirate”.
- Also known as
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- Il pirata
- Le Pirate
- Der Pirat
- El pirata
- A kalóz
- Пиратът
- O Pirata
- Ο πειρατής
- 해적
- 风流海盗
- Пират
- Gusar
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The Pirate FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pirate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pirate?
The Pirate runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Pirate released?
The Pirate was released on June 11, 1948.
Who directed The Pirate?
The Pirate was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
More films by Vincente Minnelli Who is in the cast of The Pirate?
The Pirate stars Reginald Owen as The Advocate, Judy Garland as Manuela Alva and Gene Kelly as Serafin, among 52 credited actors.
Does The Pirate have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pirate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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