Blackie the Pirate (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1971, Blackie the Pirate is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Lorenzo Gicca Palli, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. Rivaling Pirates and Spanish gold are the ingredients for this story. Blackie the pirate is the one who first hears from this shipment of gold when he encounters "Don" Pedro. He thinks of a plan to find this ship and its gold. His counter player is the vice roy of the Spanish kolony. When they visit one of the pirate settlements, they find three other pirate captains over there. One of them sells goods and prisoners from his latest capture. Don Pedro recognizes the wife of the vice roy, and Blackie buys her. However, one of the pirate captains, Skull, knows also who she is, and tries to make a deal. Blackie refuses, and Skull makes a deal with the other two pirate captains to plot against Blackie.

Who’s in it. Blackie the Pirate stars Terence Hill as Blackie, Bud Spencer as Skull, Silvia Monti as Isabel de Mendoza y Laguna and George Martin as Don Pedro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Blackie the Pirate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackie the Pirate page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blackie the 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 Blackie the Pirate (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blackie the Pirate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Blackie the Pirate worth watching?
Blackie the Pirate holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blackie the Pirate?
Blackie the Pirate stars Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Silvia Monti, George Martin and Diana Lorys.
When was Blackie the Pirate released?
Blackie the Pirate was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.