The Pirates of Penzance

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Released June 01, 1980

Overview

As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many daughters (or wards in Chancery) of Major-General Stanley, they fall in love and decide to marry. However, complications arise when the pirates decide to marry the rest of the Major-General's daughters, themselves - and Frederic's birthdate turns out to be not all it seems. Filmed live from Central Park prior to the production's transition to Broadway.

Runtime

2h 3m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Pirates of Penzance


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

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    New York Shakespeare Festival

    United States

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    Kultur Video

    United States

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    Broadway Theatre Archive

    United States

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