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Pirates

MOVIE • 1998

Pirates

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Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.

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Top Cast

Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne

Narrator (voice)

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Lorna Bennett

Anne Bonny

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Rachel Ferjani

Mary Reid

Chris Jarman

Chris Jarman

Pirate

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Jonathan Leveck

Pirate

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Paul Donvito

Producer

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David Dugan

Executive Producer

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Fred Karns

Music

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Henry Chancellor

Director

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Michael Olmert

Writer

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Theatrical release date: April 6, 1998

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Film

Status

Released

Release

April 6, 1998

Runtime

104 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

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Revenue

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