# The Pirate (1948)

> A dazzling MGM musical turns a circus actor’s pirate impersonation into a perilous masquerade of romance, dance, and liberation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21821

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Music, Romance, Comedy, Adventure
- Director: Vincente Minnelli
- Cast: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak, Gladys Cooper, Reginald Owen, George Zucco, Fayard Nicholas, Harold Nicholas
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040694/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: exuberant, whimsical, romantic, classic movie night, musical marathon

## Synopsis

A spirited romance unfolds amidst swashbuckling adventure and musical charm, where love and deception collide.

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- [On the Town (1949)](https://ember.film/movie/19730)

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