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The Pirate

  • 1948
  • Approved
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
6.1K
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Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in The Pirate (1948)
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A girl is engaged to the local rich man, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.A girl is engaged to the local rich man, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.A girl is engaged to the local rich man, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.

  • Director
    • Vincente Minnelli
  • Writers
    • Albert Hackett
    • Frances Goodrich
    • S.N. Behrman
  • Stars
    • Judy Garland
    • Gene Kelly
    • Walter Slezak
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    6.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vincente Minnelli
    • Writers
      • Albert Hackett
      • Frances Goodrich
      • S.N. Behrman
    • Stars
      • Judy Garland
      • Gene Kelly
      • Walter Slezak
    • 85User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast57

    Judy Garland
    Judy Garland
    • Manuela
    Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly
    • Serafin
    Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak
    • Don Pedro Vargas
    Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper
    • Aunt Inez
    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • The Advocate
    George Zucco
    George Zucco
    • The Viceroy
    Fayard Nicholas
    Fayard Nicholas
    • Specialty Dancer
    Harold Nicholas
    Harold Nicholas
    • Specialty Dancer
    Lester Allen
    Lester Allen
    • Uncle Capucho
    Lola Albright
    Lola Albright
    • Isabella
    • (as Lola Deem)
    Ellen Ross
    Ellen Ross
    • Mercedes
    Mary Jo Ellis
    • Lizarda
    Jean Dean
    • Casilda
    Marion Murray
    • Eloise
    Ben Lessy
    Ben Lessy
    • Gumbo
    Jerry Bergen
    • Bolo
    Val Setz
    • Juggler
    The Gaudsmith Brothers
    • Poodle Act
    • (as Gaudsmith Brothers)
    • Director
      • Vincente Minnelli
    • Writers
      • Albert Hackett
      • Frances Goodrich
      • S.N. Behrman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews85

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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Judy Garland missed 99 of the 135 shooting days due to illness.
    • Goofs
      When Serafin is walking the tightrope to Manuela's balcony, the support wires can be seen.
    • Quotes
      • Manuela: I wish I had now. Now, will you get out of here?
      • Serafin: You won't come with me?
      • Manuela: No.
      • Serafin: Very well then.
      • [He goes through the window, turns to Manuela]
      • Serafin: You know, it isn't essential for you to love me to be in the troupe. It helps, but it isn't essential.
      • Manuela: Get out!
      • Serafin: [leaves to go out window] Good-bye.
      • Manuela: No, not that way! You'll kill yourself.
      • Serafin: You do care. You do care!
      • Manuela: No, I don't! No, I don't!
      • Serafin: Manuela, you love me! You love me!
    • Connections
      Edited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Nina
      (uncredited)
      Written by Cole Porter
      Performed by Gene Kelly

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 11, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El pirata
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Loew's
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $3,700,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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