The Pirate 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Director
- Chang Cheh, Wu Ma, Pao Hsueh-Li
- Network
- Shaw Brothers
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
What is The Pirate?
The Pirate is a 1973 Hong Kong action martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-li, and Wu Ma. The movie, which has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes, is based on the life of the nineteenth-century pirate Cheung Po Tsai.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 27, 1973
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- Hong Kong
- Studios
- Shaw Brothers
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~101 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Shaw Brothers
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The Pirate is a 1973 Hong Kong action martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-li, and Wu Ma. The movie, which has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes, is based on the life of the nineteenth-century pirate Cheung Po Tsai. In the film, the title character is portrayed by actor Ti Lung. The story follows the pirate Chang Pao-Chai after his vessel sustains damage during a successful raid on a foreign ship. While disguised as a rich trader, he goes ashore in southern China to acquire materials to repair his ship. During this time, he encounters poor, oppressed peasants living in poverty and struggling against exploitation by corrupt Qing officials. Because he is a good man at heart, he decides to assist the villagers. This intervention leads him to become an even bigger outlaw. The film was released in Hong Kong on July 27, 1973, and is categorized within the action, crime, and drama genres.
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Is The Pirate worth watching?
The Pirate holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Pirate and when was it released?
The Pirate is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Pirate?
The Pirate was directed by Chang Cheh, Wu Ma, Pao Hsueh-Li.
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