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The Pirates of Penzance
6.7 / 10• 1994• 2h 28m•NR• English
RomanceAdventureComedy
Storyline
As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many daughters (or wards in Chancery) of Major-General Stanley, they fall in love and decide to marry. However, complications arise when the pirates decide to marry the rest of the Major-General's daughters, themselves - and Frederic's birthdate turns out to be not all it seems. Esgee Productions' live taping starring Australian singer-songwriter Jon English.
Cast & Crew
Jon English
The Pirate King
Lead
Simon Gallaher
Frederic
Helen Donaldson
Mabel Stanley
TL
Toni Lamond
Ruth
DM
Derek Metzger
Major-General Stanley
TT
Tim Tyler
The Police Sergeant
SF
Susie French
Edith (The Fabulous Singlettes)
ML
Melissa Langton
Kate (The Fabulous Singlettes)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Craig Schaefer's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Pirates of Penzance is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
