Pirates of Tortuga (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1961, Pirates of Tortuga is an action and adventure film directed by Robert D. Webb, running about 97 minutes. “One Ship and Half a Hundred Men to Stem a Pirate Tide!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a lengthy voyage, Capt. Bart docks his ship in a London harbor and is given a new mission by British Admiralty: capture the notorious Henry Morgan, a pirate who has been wreaking havoc throughout the Caribbean. After recruiting some former shipmates for his crew, Capt. Bart sets sail in search of the infamous buccaneer, and is joined by a beautiful female stowaway in the process.
Who’s in it. Pirates of Tortuga stars Ken Scott as Bart, Letícia Román as Meg, Leticia Roman as Meg and Dave King as Pee Wee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Pirates of Tortuga has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pirates of Tortuga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pirates of Tortuga 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 Pirates of Tortuga (1961)?
- In US, Pirates of Tortuga is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pirates of Tortuga worth watching?
- Pirates of Tortuga holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pirates of Tortuga?
- Pirates of Tortuga stars Ken Scott, Letícia Román, Leticia Roman, Dave King and John Richardson.
- When was Pirates of Tortuga released?
- Pirates of Tortuga was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.