Topic: Pirates

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Burt Lancaster · Eva Bartok · Nick Cravat · Torin Thatcher

Synopsis The Crimson Pirate (1952) follows the thrilling escapades of a daring pirate, portrayed by Burt Lancaster, who has a penchant for both mystery and daring stunts. Set against the backdrop of a Caribbean revolution in the late 18th century, the...

Direction Hayao Miyazaki

Synopsis Castle in the Sky (1986) follows the journey of a young girl named Sheeta, who holds the key to unlocking the secrets of Laputa, a legendary floating fortress hidden among the clouds. The story unfolds as Sheeta is pursued by...

Direction Eiichiro Oda · Kōnosuke Uda · Junji Shimizu · Munehisa Sakai

Synopsis One Piece (TV Series) (1999) follows the thrilling adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young man inspired by the legendary pirate Gol D. Roger, who left behind the fabled treasure One Piece 22 years ago. The discovery of this treasure...

Direction Hayao Miyazaki

Synopsis Porco Rosso (1992) is set in the vibrant 1930s Italy, where the skies are dominated by daring air pirates, bounty hunters, and other daring aviators. The most formidable among them is Porco Rosso, a pilot with a unique curse: he...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Olivia de Havilland · Lionel Atwill · Basil Rathbone

Synopsis Captain Blood (1935) follows the thrilling adventures of Peter Blood, an Irish physician who is unjustly convicted and transported to the Caribbean as a slave. In his new surroundings, he finds himself in a world of danger and intrigue. Blood's...

Direction Matt Owens · Steven Maeda · Marc Jobst · Tim Southam

Cast Iñaki Godoy · Mackenyu Arata · Emily Rudd · Jacob Gibson

Synopsis One Piece (2023) is an 8-episode live-action TV series set in a world dominated by the sea. The story follows a young and ambitious pirate captain who embarks on a grand adventure with his loyal crew. Their ultimate goal is...

Direction Katsumi Tokoro

Synopsis One Piece: Episode of Merry (TV) (2013) follows the Straw Hat Pirates during a brief pause in their adventures. Usopp, Chopper, and Brook embark on a mini-expedition using the Mini Merry II to investigate the nearby sea. Brook's curiosity about...

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Jackie Cooper · Wallace Beery · Lewis Stone · Lionel Barrymore

Synopsis Treasure Island (1934) follows the thrilling journey of young Jim Hawkins (Jackie Cooper) who stumbles upon a treasure map hidden within a pirate's chest. This discovery sets him on an exhilarating adventure. Accompanied by his family friend Dr. Livesey (Otto...

Direction Katsumi Tokoro

Direction Gore Verbinski

Cast Johnny Depp · Orlando Bloom · Keira Knightley · Geoffrey Rush

Synopsis Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) unfolds in the 17th century Caribbean, centering around the eccentric pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow. After narrowly escaping the sinking of his ship, Jack lands in Port Royal and quickly...

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Anthony Quinn · James Coburn · Deborah Baxter · Isabel Dean

Synopsis A High Wind in Jamaica (1965) follows the tale of young children from Jamaica who are sent to England by their parents, fearing their wild upbringing. During their sea voyage, their ship is seized by pirates, leading to a chaotic...

Direction Clyde Geronimi · Hamilton Luske · Wilfred Jackson · Jack Kinney

Synopsis Peter Pan (1953) brings a timeless enchantment to the world of classic animated Disney films, capturing the essence of childlike wonder. This 1953 adaptation of James M. Barrie's beloved tale is vividly brought to life, staying true to the original...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Stewart Granger · George Sanders · Joan Greenwood · Viveca Lindfors

Direction Terry Gilliam

Cast Sydney Arnold · Guy Bertrand · Andrew Bicknell · Myrtle Devenish

Synopsis The Crimson Permanent Assurance (S) (1983) unfolds in the grim landscape of 1983, where an accounting firm, populated by elderly workers and reminiscent of a slave ship, is seized by corporate efficiency experts. The dismissal of an employee sparks a...

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast Jean Peters · Louis Jourdan · Debra Paget · Herbert Marshall

Synopsis Anne of the Indies (1951) commences with a thrilling naval confrontation where Anne's (Jean Peters) pirate vessel assaults a merchant ship en route from South America to Europe. The raid yields a treasure of immense worth and a captivating French...

Direction Takashi Ōtsuka

Synopsis One Piece: Episode of East Blue (TV) (2017) is a captivating TV special that revisits the thrilling journey of Monkey D. Luffy and his initial crew members. This condensed narrative focuses on the formative experiences of the first five Straw...

Direction Munehisa Sakai

Synopsis One Piece: Strong World (2009) begins with the Straw Hat Crew receiving alarming news about a crisis unfolding in their beloved East Blue. Determined to protect their homes, Luffy and his crew temporarily pause their adventures to find a way...

Direction Naoyuki Itou

Synopsis One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 (S) (2010) takes viewers on a journey set more than two decades before the primary narrative of the One Piece series. This exclusive OVA delves into the tense encounter between the formidable Gold Lion...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Flora Robson · Brenda Marshall · Claude Rains

Synopsis The Sea Hawk (1940) is set in the tumultuous 1580s, where daring privateers, known as Sea Hawks, safeguard British interests against the growing might of Philip of Spain. Captain Geoffrey Thorpe (Errol Flynn), the most audacious of these Sea Hawks,...

Direction Paul Greengrass

Cast Tom Hanks · Barkhad Abdi · Mahat M. Ali · Barkhad Abdirahman

Synopsis Captain Phillips (2013) delves into the intricate events of the 2009 seizure of the U.S. cargo vessel Maersk Alabama by a band of Somali pirates. Through the lens of director Paul Greengrass, the film is a heart-pounding thriller and a...