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83% Critic Match
Prince of Pirates
“Tyranny drove him to piracy!”
8.3 / 10• 1953• 1h 20m•NR• English
AdventureAction
Storyline
In a 16th century kingdom in the Netherlands, the newly crowned King Stephan concludes a secret treaty with the Spanish. This puts him at odds with his younger brother, Prince Roland, who favors a treaty with the French. Stephan orders Roland imprisoned but Roland escapes and leads a revolt.
Cast & Crew
John Derek
Prince Roland
Lead
Barbara Rush
Countess Nita Orde
Carla Balenda
Princess Maria
Whitfield Connor
King Stephan
Edgar Barrier
Count Blanco
Robert Shayne
Prime Minister Treeg
Harry Lauter
Jan
Don C. Harvey
Koepke (as Don Harvey)
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sidney Salkow's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Prince of Pirates is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
