H.M.S. Pinafore (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, H.M.S. Pinafore is a music film directed by Rodney Greenberg.
What it’s about. The D'Oyly Carte production of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta of the same name. The story takes place aboard the British ship H.M.S. Pinafore. The captain's daughter, Josephine, is in love with a lower-class sailor, Ralph Rackstraw, although her father intends her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty. She abides by her father's wishes at first, but Sir Joseph's advocacy of the equality of humankind encourages Ralph and Josephine to overturn conventional social order. They declare their love for each other and eventually plan to elope. The captain discovers this plan, but, as in many of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, a surprise disclosure changes things dramatically near the end of the story...
Who’s in it. H.M.S. Pinafore stars Peter Marshall as Captain Corcoran, Frankie Howerd as Sir Joseph Porter, Meryl Drower as Josephine and Della Jones as Buttercup, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch H.M.S. Pinafore page.
If you liked it. Fans of H.M.S. Pinafore tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch H.M.S. Pinafore (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for H.M.S. Pinafore change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in H.M.S. Pinafore?
- H.M.S. Pinafore stars Peter Marshall, Frankie Howerd, Meryl Drower, Della Jones and Michael Bulman.
- When was H.M.S. Pinafore released?
- H.M.S. Pinafore was released in 1982.