Act of Piracy (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1988, Act of Piracy is an action, thriller and crime film directed by John "Bud" Cardos, running about 101 minutes. “There is no place to escape his revenge... especially at sea” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A large motor yacht becomes the focal point in this action tale when a group of mercenaries decide to capture the vessel. The original owner, who was delivering it to Sydney, Australia, is believed dead but is in fact very much alive, and determined to recover the yacht...
Who’s in it. Act of Piracy stars Gary Busey as Ted Andrews, Belinda Bauer as Sandy Andrews, Ray Sharkey as Jack Wilcox and Nancy Mulford as Laura Warner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Act of Piracy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Act of Piracy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Act of Piracy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Act of Piracy (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Act of Piracy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Act of Piracy worth watching?
- Act of Piracy holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Act of Piracy?
- Act of Piracy stars Gary Busey, Belinda Bauer, Ray Sharkey, Nancy Mulford and Arnold Vosloo.
- When was Act of Piracy released?
- Act of Piracy was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.