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The Pirate (2007)

Gene Kelly , Judy Garland , Vincente Minnelli  |  NR |  DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Walter Slezak
  • Directors: Vincente Minnelli
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Original recording remastered, Subtitled
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 1.0)
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: July 24, 2007
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005JNA9
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,161 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Pirate" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Commentary by historian John Fricke
  • New making-of featurette
  • Vintage comedy short
  • Cartoon
  • "Mack the Black" stereo remix version
  • Audio-only bonuses: Song outtakes and Roger Edens guide track versions
  • Promotional radio interviews with Gene Kelly and Judy Garland
  • Theatrical trailer

Editorial Reviews

A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.

Customer Reviews

It is truly a beautiful musical with unforgettable songs, such as "Be a Clown." Megan  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
This movie has great music, action, adventure and comedy. Sarah Cathryn Craik  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Forgotten Jewel In The Crown November 28, 2001
Format:VHS Tape
One of Hollywood's most entertaining yet most frequently overlooked "golden age" musicals, The Pirate is the story of a naive young woman (Garland) who fantasizes about being kidnapped and ravished by a dashing pirate--and who is duped by a traveling player (Kelly) into believing that he is himself the pirate of her dreams.

The complex script is extremely witty, and both Garland and Kelly play their roles with sly and often truly neurotic humor. While the script would hold up on its own, Cole Porter's score adds considerable excitement with such standards as "Be A Clown" and "You Can Do No Wrong," as well as number of lesser-known but no less entrancing songs. The choreography, largely created by Kelly, is remarkably inventive, and director Vincent Minnelli's visuals are fascinating, rich, and often startling in their unexpected beauty.

At present The Pirate is out of print--find it if you can, for if you're a fan of "golden age" musicals, you'll call it a keeper.

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42 of 49 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Pirate(ed) September 19, 2005
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Have been a keen purchaser of all remastered MGM releases, I was eager to obtain a copy of this film. Alas I should have saved my money. The picture quality is poorer than my 20 year old video verson (it looks even more dreadful when screened through a home projector), sound quality is not much better. Unfortunatly no effort has been made to clean this classic up. There are no menus, and about 5 or so chapters inserted without any prior thought. Would suggest you wait until Warners get around to releasing this one and have been given the proper attention this Judy and Gene musical deserves. Can only face watching after a bottle or two of chardonney and a case of retinal!
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Pirate Should Be On DVD! August 23, 2005
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Format:DVD
The Pirate starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly is a wonderful musical and the singing and dancing by the two leads is excellent and I wonder why this movie hasn't been put on DVD yet and I think it's about time it got the DVD treatment! I have this movie on video but the tape is in really bad condition with several scenes that are so worn out they are unwatchable so a DVD would be very appreciated!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Underrated Gem
Although this great movie musical tends to get overlooked by many, it is nonetheless a spectacular color saturated tour de force for both Vincente Minnelli and Gene Kelly. Read more
Published 4 days ago by moviebuff1957
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to take the time to actually watch it!
I collect Gene Kelly movies and have been looking for this one. I've seen it in the past so I know I'll enjoy it again. Read more
Published 17 days ago by BS2BM
4.0 out of 5 stars More fun that you think
I'd always considered this one of the lesser MGM musicals, but I was wrong. This is a delight, with Judy Garland and Gene Kelly having loads of fun.
Published 1 month ago by Blues South
5.0 out of 5 stars luv this movie
This is my all time favorite movie with Judy Garland, its funny, romantic, and pleasent to watch. This is one movie I dont mind watching Gene Kelly, I am a bigger fan of Fred... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michelle Stallion
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
I was introduced to this movie by my grandfather and I love it. I am very thankful it is out on DVD :)
Published 4 months ago by CinderGirl22
1.0 out of 5 stars The Pirate 1948
I have read some of the glowing reviews of this awful film... Back in 1948 they dressed me and the record owners son
in Pirate costumers with a about 50 copies of the MGM... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Heller
5.0 out of 5 stars The Pirate, Gene Kelly and Judy Garland
Very entertaining and full of catchy tunes. Gene Kelly does a great job dancing and acting. There is a great scene where he holds a cigarette in his mouth and kisses a girl at the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Elizabeth
4.0 out of 5 stars Mellowing with Time
The Pirate

It is perhaps a bit late for a review; the movie is far from new and the stars are no longer with us. In addition, it had little if any success in its time. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Marjane
5.0 out of 5 stars Over Looked Classic
This is one of the best musicals from the 40's. Vincent Minneli gave great direction and Gene Kelly is at his most athletic, jeeze the man had a great body and he bared some skin,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Charles A. Shack
4.0 out of 5 stars musical swashbuckling
Despite the fact you half expect Judy Garland to shout, "Oh Auntie Em!" at any given time, this is a very entertaining film with a very -- I hate the word too -- nifty plot. Read more
Published 8 months ago by L. Monstuart
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