# The Crimson Pirate (1952)

> A charismatic pirate and his acrobatic crew turn Caribbean revolution into a buoyant carnival of swordplay, ship battles, escapes, and comic rebellion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6537

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy
- Director: Robert Siodmak
- Cast: Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat, Eva Bartok, Torin Thatcher, James Hayter, Leslie Bradley, Margot Grahame, Noel Purcell
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044517/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, buoyant, irreverent, family movie night, classic film afternoon

## Synopsis

Join a swashbuckling adventure filled with humor and daring escapades on the high seas.

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- [Long John Silver (1954)](https://ember.film/movie/13744)
- [Moonfleet (1955)](https://ember.film/movie/18561)
- [The Black Swan (1942)](https://ember.film/movie/18482)
- [The Princess Bride (1987)](https://ember.film/movie/1730)
- [The Pirate (1948)](https://ember.film/movie/21821)
- [Captain Blood (1935)](https://ember.film/movie/10173)
- [Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)](https://ember.film/movie/6111)
- [Pirates (1986)](https://ember.film/movie/6456)

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