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Pirates (1986)

Spanish and French swashbuckler film directed by Roman Polanski

Film facts

Runtime
2h 4m 124 min
Released
1986

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Pirates has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 min). The Spanish film released in 1986. It is directed by Roman Polanski and stars Walter Matthau, Roger Ashton-Griffiths and Damien Thomas.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Witold Sobociński
Produced by
Tarak Ben Ammar
Production
The Cannon Group
Distribution
The Cannon Group, Pathé Films

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$40 million
Set in
Tunisia
Filmed in
Malta, Seychelles

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1986
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Pirates?

Pirates has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes, or 124 min.

When did Pirates release?

Pirates released in 1986.

Who directed Pirates?

Pirates is directed by Roman Polanski.

Who is in the cast of Pirates?

The cast of Pirates includes Walter Matthau, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Damien Thomas, Charlotte Lewis, David Kelly and Cris Campion.

What is the budget of Pirates?

The budget of Pirates is reported as $40 million.

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