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The Pirate (1948) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language
1948 · 102 mins · English
Directed by
Vincente Minnelli
Starring
Judy Garland, Marie Windsor, Gladys Cooper, Anne Francis, Jimmy Page, Gene Kelly

Set as a lavish MGM musical romance, a young woman is betrothed to a wealthy local suitor yet longs for the legendary pirate Macoco in her fantasies. When a wandering singer falls for her, he pretends to be the pirate to win her heart, sparking a lively romantic comedy.

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