Pirates of Monterey (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1947, Pirates of Monterey is an adventure, romance and western film directed by Alfred L. Werker, running about 77 minutes. “ROMANTIC ADVENTURE IN EARLY CALIFORNIA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman journeys to Spanish California to marry a Spanish officer, but on the way she meets and falls in love with an American adventurer who is part of a movement to overthrow the Spanish in California.
Who’s in it. Pirates of Monterey stars Maria Montez as Marguerita Novarro, Rod Cameron as Captain Phillip Kent, Mikhail Rasumny as Sergeant Pio and Phillip Reed as Lt. Carlo Ortega, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Pirates of Monterey has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pirates of Monterey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pirates of Monterey tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pirates of Monterey (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pirates of Monterey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pirates of Monterey worth watching?
- Pirates of Monterey holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pirates of Monterey?
- Pirates of Monterey stars Maria Montez, Rod Cameron, Mikhail Rasumny, Phillip Reed and Gilbert Roland.
- When was Pirates of Monterey released?
- Pirates of Monterey was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.