H.M.S. Pinafore movie poster

H.M.S. Pinafore

January 1, 1981 1h 27m 7.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1981. H.M.S. Pinafore is a romance/comedy film. directed by Paul Starkman. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Katherine Terrell, James MacLean, and Michael Burgess

Synopsis

Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. Filmed live from the 1980 Stratford Festival in Ontario.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1981 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (1 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Stratford Festival
  • CBC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H.M.S. Pinafore about?

Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about...

Who directed H.M.S. Pinafore?

H.M.S. Pinafore was directed by Paul Starkman.

How long is H.M.S. Pinafore?

H.M.S. Pinafore has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was H.M.S. Pinafore released?

H.M.S. Pinafore was released on January 1, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in H.M.S. Pinafore?

The main cast of H.M.S. Pinafore includes Katherine Terrell, James MacLean, Michael Burgess, Patricia Kern, Eric Donkin.