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The Pirates

1960·Movie
1h 44min
71
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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?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Pirates?

1 h 44 min

The Pirates runs 1 h 44 min.

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.