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The Pirate
“The great MGM musical romance”
6.5 / 10• 1948• 1h 42m•NR• English
MusicRomanceComedyAdventure
Storyline
A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
Cast & Crew
Judy Garland
Manuela Alva
Lead
Gene Kelly
Serafin
Walter Slezak
Don Pedro Vargas
Gladys Cooper
Aunt Inez
Reginald Owen
The Advocate
George Zucco
The Viceroy
Fayard Nicholas
Performer
Harold Nicholas
Performer
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Vincente Minnelli's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Pirate is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
