The Pirate background

The Pirate

A young woman's mind becomes obsessed with the mythical pirate Macoco, unbeknownst to her fiancé, as a charming traveling singer takes on the role of the legendary buccaneer, sparking a whirlwind romance that threatens to upend her life.

In 1830, on the island of Calvados, Manuela Alva dreams of falling in love with the legendary pirate "Macoco". Her aunt and uncle, seeking wealth, force her to marry Don Pedro, a wealthy but arrogant man. Before the wedding, Manuela meets a traveling circus troupe and becomes infatuated with the charming Serafin. He discovers her secret love for Macoco and uses a trick to woo her, pretending to be the pirate. As Macoco, Serafin convinces everyone, including Manuela, that he is the real pirate. However, the authorities and Spanish Viceroy believe him to be a wanted pirate, and he is arrested and sentenced to death.

Watch Now

Streaming in:

Australia

  • AustraliaAustralia
  • CanadaCanada
  • SpainSpain
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom
  • United StatesUnited States

Info about The Pirate

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, Jun 11, 1948

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $2,956,000.00

Budget: $3,700,000.00

Genres:Adventure, Comedy, Musical, Romance

The Pirate: Where to Watch Online in Australia?

Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "The Pirate" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon.