Today, pirates of penzance, a feature length earworm. Act i of the operetta occurs on a rocky seashore on the coast of cornwall, england. The pirates of penzance is set during the reign of queen victoria. 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. I first saw this film version of the pirates of penzance in a movie theater in dayton, oh, the night it premiered. The operettas characters too are thoughtfully drawn. 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. 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. The pirates of penzance 1983 comedy, musical, romance. He is noted for his role as jesse mach in the 1985 television series street hawk. Frederic rex smith has fallen in love with sweet innocent mabel stanley linda ronstadt. 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 the 1983 movie version not the rubbish filmed version of the.
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. Mar 26, 20 the pirates of penzance trailer 1983 trailer for the pirates of penzance. Shop the pirates of penzance bluray 1983 at best buy. 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 clip is from the 1983 film adaptation of the opera, starring the cast of the broadway production. This movie is an adaptation of gilbert and sullivans comic operetta of the same name, with parts of other of their operettas stirred in. 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 the pirates of penzance. See the full list of the pirates of penzance cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The pirates of penzance the real theatrical trailer 1983. The principal cast is still on hand, and still a delight, with. This production is another one which employed patricia routledge.
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 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. The pirates of penzance 1983stream and watch online moviefone. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. 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. 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. The pirates of penzance 1983 wilford leach synopsis. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 first edition with your subscription. It stars kevin kline, rex smith, angela lansbury, george rose, linda ronstadt, and, tony azito.
At the movies the pirates of penzance desert sun 8 march. I first saw the kevin kline version and went looking for others, but so far have found none as good. The movie is a film version of the 1980 joseph papp production of pirates. 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. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. This is not the production of the pirates of penzance that was described in the amazon information. Smith made his acting debut in the broadway play grease in 1978. 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 full length movie of pirates of penzance, the 1983 online or on the fios mobile app. 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. And not just any pirate, but the pirate king, leader of the notsofierce pirates of penzance. Watch the pirates of penzance starring kevin kline in this music on directv.
Watch the pirates of penzance online 1983 movie yidio. After a young man leaves a band of pirates, hilarity ensues. The pirates of penzance was written in haste but nonetheless was carefully crafted. 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 pirates of penzance online stream full movie. Watch pirates of penzance, the 1983 online verizon fios tv. The pirates of penzance 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. At the movies the pirates of penzance desert sun 8. At the movies the pirates of penzance by 808 thomas anocialed prew writer the pirates of penzance is not for everyone. In spite of being apprenticed to a pirate king as a child, frederic has led a very sheltered life. 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. The wellknown, witty majorgenerals song, with its rapidfire delivery of preposterous rhymes, is but one example of its overall polish.
The pirates of penzance 1983 directed by wilford leach. But for those who like a rollicking good show, full of inspired silliness and performed in high style, by all means go. Kevin kline, angela lansbury, linda ronstadt, george rose. 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.
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 pirate movie is a 1982 australian musical romantic comedy film directed by ken annakin and starring christopher atkins and kristy mcnichol. 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. Rent the pirates of penzance 1983 on dvd and bluray. 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. Gilbert and sullivan fans who treat such as fun entertainment, but not as part of a classicallyfocused arts religion. 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. All images and subtitles are ed to their respectful owners unless stated otherwise. Rent the pirates of penzance 1983 on dvd and bluray dvd. 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 pirates of penzance 1983 cast and crew moviefone. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. I sought the coveted 1983 production with angela lansbury as the maid jane.
The cast also includes timothy bentinck, louise gold, and tilly vosburgh. 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. The pirates of penzance is a 1983 musical film 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. During the late 1970s, smith was popular as a teen idol. So when he arrives in cornwall with his boisterous shipmates, there are a few surprises in store for him. Rex smith born september 19, 1955 is an american actor and singer. Aside from the flat backdrops and small stage sets, the actors make it.
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