The Pirates
Original title: 海賊八幡船
IMDb6.74
19601h 44m
Overview
Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai)sailed to China, Korea, Luzon, and Siam under the Hachiman banner. A battle for supremacy of the seas begins when a strange old shipwreck survivor is brought to Sakai where he divulges a secret that can change the course of history.One of the most literate and well-written films from Toei, this is an exciting tale of swashbuckling samurai on the high seas!
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Tadashi Sawashima
- Writers
- Genzō Murakami, Wago Takasawa
- Production
- Toei Company
Frequently asked questions
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Who directed The Pirates?
The Pirates was directed by Tadashi Sawashima.
When was The Pirates released?
The Pirates was released in 1960.
