The Pirates
Originally released in 1960. The Pirates is a action/mystery film. directed by Tadashi Sawashima.
Starring Hashizo Ōkawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi, and Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Synopsis
Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai)sailed to China, Korea, Luzon, and Siam under the Hachiman banner. A battle for supremacy of the seas begins when a strange old shipwreck survivor is brought to Sakai where he divulges a secret that can change the course of history.One of the most literate and well-written films from Toei, this is an exciting tale of swashbuckling samurai on the high seas!
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pirates about?
Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai)sailed to China, Korea, Luzon, and ...
Who directed The Pirates?
The Pirates was directed by Tadashi Sawashima.
How long is The Pirates?
The Pirates has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Pirates released?
The Pirates was released on September 18, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pirates?
The main cast of The Pirates includes Hashizo Ōkawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Satomi Oka.