What is The Pirate?
The Pirate is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under TV Movie, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 240 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 21, 1978
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Television, Howard W. Koch Productions
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama
- Updated
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The Pirate is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under TV Movie, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Television, Howard W. Koch Productions. Current status: Released.
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“An Israeli man raised by an Arab must manage oil fortunes while confronting a terrorist group.”
- Based on a novel by Harold Robbins
- Features a unique cultural and political conflict
- Limited details available regarding cast and crew
- May feature dated television production standards from 1978
Watch it if you enjoy classic television films based on bestselling novels involving complex heritage and political conflict.
The film deals with themes of terrorism and political conflict.
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When was The Pirate broadcast?
It was broadcast in two parts by CBS on November 21 and 22, 1978.
Is the film based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 1974 novel of the same title written by Harold Robbins.
What is the main conflict of the story?
An Israeli man raised by a wealthy Arab comes into conflict with his heritage while managing oil fortunes and facing a terrorist group.
Who leads the terrorist group in the story?
The fanatical terrorist group is led by the protagonist's daughter.
Where can the original book be found?
The provided sources do not specify where to purchase or read the 1974 novel.
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