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The Pirates of Penzance

  • 19831983
  • GG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.6K
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POPULARITY
11,403
199
The Pirates of Penzance (1983)
ComedyMusicalRomance
After a young man leaves a band of pirates, hilarity ensues.After a young man leaves a band of pirates, hilarity ensues.After a young man leaves a band of pirates, hilarity ensues.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
11,403
199
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Wilford Leach
    • Writers
      • W.S. Gilbert(operetta)
      • Wilford Leach(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Kevin Kline
      • Angela Lansbury
      • Linda Ronstadt
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Wilford Leach
    • Writers
      • W.S. Gilbert(operetta)
      • Wilford Leach(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Kevin Kline
      • Angela Lansbury
      • Linda Ronstadt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 57User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Photos37

    Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, George Rose, and Rex Smith in The Pirates of Penzance (1983)
    Kevin Kline in The Pirates of Penzance (1983)
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    Kevin Kline outside dressing room "Pirates of Penzance, The" 1982
    Kevin Kline outside dressing room "Pirates of Penzance, The" 1982
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    "Pirates of Penzance, The" Kevin Kline,1982
    "Pirates of Penzance, The" Kevin Kline, Linda Rondstadt, Rex Smith, Angela Lansbury, George Rose, 1982
    "Pirates of Penzance, The" Kevin Kline,1982
    "Pirates of Penzance, The" Kevin Kline, 1982
    "Pirates of Penzance, The" Kevin Kline, 1982
    "Pirates of Penzance, The" Kevin Kline,1982

    Top cast

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    Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline
    • The Pirate King
    Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury
    • Ruth
    Linda Ronstadt
    Linda Ronstadt
    • Mabel Stanley
    George Rose
    George Rose
    • Maj. Gen. Stanley
    Rex Smith
    Rex Smith
    • Frederic
    Tony Azito
    • Sergeant
    David Hatton
    David Hatton
    • Samuel
    Stephen Hanan
    • Samuel
    • (singing voice)
    Anthony Arundell
    • Pirate
    John Asquith
    • Pirate
    Mohamed Aazzi
    • Pirate
    Tim Bentinck
    Tim Bentinck
    • Pirate
    Ross Davidson
    • Pirate
    Mike Grady
    Mike Grady
    • Pirate
    Simon Howe
    • Pirate
    Tony Millan
    • Pirate
    G.B. Zoot Money
    • Pirate
    Andrew Paul
    Andrew Paul
    • Pirate
    • Director
      • Wilford Leach
    • Writers
      • W.S. Gilbert(operetta)
      • Wilford Leach(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although the chorus consisted of British performers, they are all lip-synching to the American singers from the original Broadway production.
    • Goofs
      About 40 minutes into the film, while Mabel sings "Poor Wandering One," a bird flies behind Frederic and hits the "sky" backdrop, causing the bird to fall to the ground. This is only visible if watching the film in its original aspect ratio of 2.35 to 1. For television airings which have modified the dimensions of the film, the bird is still shown but you do not see it hit the backdrop.
    • Quotes

      [as Major-General Stanley has just entered the scene, all except the Pirate King sing to the tune of "Pirate King"]

      Samuel: For he is a Major General!

      Daughters: He is, hurrah for the Major General!

      Major General Stanley: And it is, it is a GLORIOUS thing to be a Major General.

      All: IT IS! Hurrah for the Major General, hurrah for the Major General!

      The Pirate King: That's the same as the "Pirate King" tune!

    • Crazy credits
      The classic 1927 Universal logo is shown in sepia tone, albeit in widescreen, and there is no "A MCA Company" byline.
    • Connections
      Featured in Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Pour, Oh Pour The Pirate Sherry
      Music by Arthur Sullivan

      Lyrics by W.S. Gilbert

      Performed by Stephen Hanan, Kevin Kline and Pirates

    User reviews57

    Review
    Top review
    An absolute gem!!
    I am a true G & S Aficionado but this surprised and delighted me. The cast are brilliant but Kevin Kline has the edge. Agile, in great voice, lots of humour and quick, funny bits in his performance (blink and you miss them). His dancing and acrobatics are superb. The police also had me howling with laughter along with their police dogs and the major general romping through the fields with the pirates singing UNDERWATER in the babbling brook has to be a classic. This scene has to be seen to be believed. Bravo, cast !! This should have had a lot more publicity. I would adore seeing it in the large theatre, at least we had "Topsy Turvy" this year. This Pirate is fun for all ages.
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    • wisewebwoman
    • Jul 3, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 1983 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Linda Ronstadt Official Site
      • Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pirates
    • Filming locations
      • Shepperton Studios, Studios Road, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Pressman Film
      • St. Michael Finance Limited
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $694,497
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $255,496
      • Feb 21, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $694,497
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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