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The Pirates of Penzance

A sudden pirate's departure sets off a chain of comedic events among his former crew.

The movie is an adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta, blending elements from various operettas. The story follows Frederic, who falls in love with Mabel, but their union is hindered by his profession. His old nurse, Ruth, tries to rectify the situation by addressing a past mistake. The film features a notable song and dance number, "A Policeman's Lot is Not a Happy One".

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Info about The Pirates of Penzance

Studio(s): Universal Pictures

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Aug 01, 1983

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $694,497.00

Genres:Comedy, Musical, Romance

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