The pirates of penzance is a 1983 musical film based on gilbert and sullivans comic opera of the same name. Watch the pirates of penzance online 1983 movie yidio. He is noted for his role as jesse mach in the 1985 television series street hawk. Gilbert and sullivan fans who treat such as fun entertainment, but not as part of a classicallyfocused arts religion.
From 1983, this televised version of gilbert and sullivans beloved operetta the pirates of penzance was filmed in a studio in england and starred several wellknown celebrities including kevin kline, linda ronstadt and angela lansbury. The pirates of penzance 1983 directed by wilford leach. The pirates of penzance is set during the reign of queen victoria. The pirates of penzance the real theatrical trailer 1983. Mar 26, 20 the pirates of penzance trailer 1983 trailer for the pirates of penzance. Released 1983, the pirates of penzance stars kevin kline, linda ronstadt, angela lansbury, george rose the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.
The pirates of penzance has been made into a cheerful movie, but it isnt nearly as deft or distinctive here as it was on stage. At the movies the pirates of penzance desert sun 8 march. Shop the pirates of penzance bluray 1983 at best buy. The pirates of penzance 1983 comedy, musical, romance. I first saw this film version of the pirates of penzance in a movie theater in dayton, oh, the night it premiered. Rex smith born september 19, 1955 is an american actor and singer. This production is another one which employed patricia routledge. Frederic rex smith has fallen in love with sweet innocent mabel stanley linda ronstadt. It stars kevin kline, rex smith, angela lansbury, george rose, linda ronstadt, and, tony azito. Smith made his acting debut in the broadway play grease in 1978. The pirates of penzance 1983 frederic rex smith, who has spent his formative years as a junior pirate, plans to mark his 21st birthday by breaking free from the pirate king kevin kline and. So when he arrives in cornwall with his boisterous shipmates, there are a few surprises in store for him.
Rent the pirates of penzance 1983 on dvd and bluray. Frederic rex smith, who has spent his formative years as a junior pirate, plans to mark his 21st birthday by breaking free from the pirate king kevin kline and beginning his courtship of mabel linda ronstadt. The principal cast is still on hand, and still a delight, with. This movie is an adaptation of gilbert and sullivans comic operetta of the same name, with parts of other of their operettas stirred in. The pirates of penzance is a 1983 britishamerican romantic musical comedy film written and directed by wilford leach based on gilbert and sullivans comic opera of the same name. When i watch the pirates of penzance, its quite obvious that this film is just an adaptation of a stage performance. But for those who like a rollicking good show, full of inspired silliness and performed in high style, by all means go. The pirates of penzance trailer 1983 trailer for the pirates of penzance. Rent the pirates of penzance 1983 starring kevin kline and angela lansbury on dvd and bluray.
Act i of the operetta occurs on a rocky seashore on the coast of cornwall, england. The film, starring kevin kline, angela lansbury, linda ronstadt, george rose, and rex smith, is an adaptation of the 1980 joseph papp production of pirates. The pirates of penzance 1983stream and watch online moviefone. This film version of the famed joseph papp production of the pirates of penzance will appeal to a subset of a subset of the bluray viewing population. This clip is from the 1983 film adaptation of the opera, starring the cast of the broadway production. Aside from the flat backdrops and small stage sets, the actors make it. Watch the pirates of penzance online stream full movie. The pirates of penzance 1983 the pirates of penzance. See the full list of the pirates of penzance cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Frederick, son of a wealthy 19th century man was to be apprenticed to a pilot, but because of his nearly deaf nursemaid, he was apprenticed to a pirate instead. The pirates of penzance 1983 wilford leach synopsis. The pirates of penzance 1983 cast and crew moviefone. And not just any pirate, but the pirate king, leader of the notsofierce pirates of penzance.
I took a good friend to see it a few nights later, and went back one more time by myself to see it before it disappeared after only one week. This is the rare and frist and original colorful theatrical trailer of the 1983 musical movie, the pirates of penzance with kevin kline, linda ronstadt, angela lansbury, george rose and rex smith. The movie is a film version of the 1980 joseph papp production of pirates. The operettas characters too are thoughtfully drawn. The pirates of penzance also features angela lansbury as ruth the sole major casting change from the broadway production estelle parsons played the role on stage. Loosely based on gilbert and sullivans comic opera the pirates of penzance, the original music score is composed by mike brady and peter sullivan no relation to pirates of penzance composer arthur. Sep 20, 2016 this is the rare and frist and original colorful theatrical trailer of the 1983 musical movie, the pirates of penzance with kevin kline, linda ronstadt, angela lansbury, george rose and rex smith. Watch the pirates of penzance add to watchlist the most critically well received version of gilbert and sullivans classic comedic masterpiece, this 1983 film is an excellent introduction to the work of the legendary writers and features some of the best comedy performances in film musicals to date. Watch the full length movie of pirates of penzance, the 1983 online or on the fios mobile app. This is the 1983 movie version not the rubbish filmed version of the. The pirates of penzance 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In spite of being apprenticed to a pirate king as a child, frederic has led a very sheltered life. Pirates brought from stage to screen the new york times. The pirates of penzance was written in haste but nonetheless was carefully crafted. The operas official premiere was at the fifth avenue theatre in new york city on 31 december 1879, where the show was well received by both audiences and critics. I first saw the kevin kline version and went looking for others, but so far have found none as good.
Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. Today, pirates of penzance, a feature length earworm. But everybody is having a grand time and this movie is proper ham and act 2 also has the literal best song in the musical so it makes up for it in the end. This is not the production of the pirates of penzance that was described in the amazon information. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. All images and subtitles are ed to their respectful owners unless stated otherwise. Loosely based on gilbert and sullivans comic opera the pirates of penzance, the original music score is composed by mike brady and peter sullivan no relation to pirates of penzance composer arthur sullivan.
A delightful yet almost completely forgotten movie musical worthy of rediscovery, the pirates of penzance 1983 is a faithful adaptation by producer joseph papp of his enormously successful 1981 broadway production, an inspired interpretation of w. The cast also includes timothy bentinck, louise gold, and tilly vosburgh. The pirates of penzance, gilbert and sullivans classic musical comedy of mistaken identity, comes swashbuckling to the screen with all the laughs, songs and stars that made it a longrunning broadway smash. After a young man leaves a band of pirates, hilarity ensues. Watch the pirates of penzance starring kevin kline in this music on directv.
Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 first edition with your subscription. Rent the pirates of penzance 1983 on dvd and bluray dvd. Feb 20, 1983 the pirates of penzance has been made into a cheerful movie, but it isnt nearly as deft or distinctive here as it was on stage. Watch pirates of penzance, the 1983 online verizon fios tv. At the movies the pirates of penzance desert sun 8. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. The wellknown, witty majorgenerals song, with its rapidfire delivery of preposterous rhymes, is but one example of its overall polish. During the late 1970s, smith was popular as a teen idol. At the movies the pirates of penzance by 808 thomas anocialed prew writer the pirates of penzance is not for everyone. The quality is brilliant both picture and sound and it arrived within the time given by the supplier and there was no custom duties to pay. The pirates of penzance 1983 tt0086112 in spite of being apprenticed to a pirate king as a child, frederic has led a very sheltered life. This is the 1983 movie version not the rubbish filmed version of the stage show.
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