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The Pirates
1960·Movie
·1h 44min·
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Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai)sailed to China, Korea, Luzon, and Siam under the Hachiman banner. A battle for supremacy of the seas begins when a strange old shipwreck survivor is brought to Sakai where he divulges a secret that can change the course of history.One of the most literate and well-written films from Toei, this is an exciting tale of swashbuckling samurai on the high seas!
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Is The Pirates worth watching?
56
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Pirates?
1 h 44 min
The Pirates runs 1 h 44 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Pirates?
Critics40
Audiences67
Not quite. Audiences rate The Pirates higher (67) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Pirates in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
What tropes does The Pirates use?
Action GirlBad BossCool Big SisThe MutinyThe QuislingFrom Camouflage to CriminalSlobs Versus SnobsPirate GirlMistreatment-Induced BetrayalBoxed CrookButt-MonkeyAction Prologueand 5 more
TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Pirates, including Action Girl, Bad Boss, Cool Big Sis.