Product Details

• Actors: Walter Matthau
• Directors: Roman Polanski
• Format: Color
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: USA Home Video
• Run Time: 117 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002K6ET4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,971 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Walter Matthau stars as Captain Red...the roughest, toughest buccaneer to sail the seven seas.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Before there was Captain Sparrow..., May 10, 2005

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A. M. Gil - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roman Polanski's Pirates (VHS Tape)

...There was Captain Red! This movie has to be one of the all time great pirate movies. It has everything you can ask for in a pirate movie. Action, Adventure, Romance, Comedy, Treachery, etc. Walter Matthau gives one of his most convincing and comedic performances as the the surly but benevolent Captain Red. All in all the film is a lot of fun. I'm surprised they haven't put it on DVD yet, but be sure that when they do, I'll be the first one in line.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the top five Pirate movies, June 22, 2008

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Old Salt "Retired Swabby" (Tucson, Az) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roman Polanski's Pirates (VHS Tape)

I saw this movie years ago and loved it. I used to think that Long John Silver was the penultimate pirate character but, then came Captain Red. The performance was top notch, and the story was entertaining with just the right touches of humor and adventure. I couldn't wait to get a DVD of this movie so I bought the foriegn version that plays well once you get past the start menu. This movie will not disapoint the pirate fans out there...it's a must see for any one who enjoys a good swashbuckler. I don't understand why this movie isn't available in the US on DVD! Thanks mateys...fair winds and following seas...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reason why the movie is pretty much banned in the U.S., September 24, 2011

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T. Buonauro "Dawes" (Calif) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roman Polanski's Pirates (VHS Tape)

Because Pulanski was hit with criminal charges, and ran to Europe to escape, the Federal government banned his stuff. I saw it in the 80's and now I am a history teacher. The movie puts it an an authentic situation. The large chain that protects the harbor of Maracaibo, the ship, the costumes.