The Crimson Pirate (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1952, The Crimson Pirate is an action, comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 105 minutes. “MAN OF NINE LIVES AND 1000 SURPRISES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Burt Lancaster plays a pirate with a taste for intrigue and acrobatics who involves himself in the goings on of a revolution in the Caribbean in the late 1700s. A light hearted adventure involving prison breaks, an oddball scientist, sailing ships, naval fights and tons of swordplay.
Who’s in it. The Crimson Pirate stars Burt Lancaster as Capt. Vallo (The Crimson Pirate), Nick Cravat as Ojo, Eva Bartok as Consuelo and Torin Thatcher as Humble Bellows, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Crimson Pirate has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crimson Pirate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crimson Pirate 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 The Crimson Pirate (1952)?
- In US, The Crimson Pirate is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crimson Pirate worth watching?
- The Crimson Pirate holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Crimson Pirate?
- The Crimson Pirate stars Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat, Eva Bartok, Torin Thatcher and James Hayter.
- When was The Crimson Pirate released?
- The Crimson Pirate was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.