Terry and the Pirates (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1940, Terry and the Pirates is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by James W. Horne, running about 300 minutes. “Based upon the famous Milton Caniff cartoon strip.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Herbert Lee, an archaeologist seeking to decipher ancient Mara inscriptions, is aided by his son Terry, Terry's pal Pat Ryan, and Normandie Drake. Jungle pirate and warlord Fang (Dick Curtis) plots to kill The Dragon Lady, Queen of the Temple of Mara, and seize the treasures of her ancestors. Both Fang and The Dragon Lady have sworn death for any foreign intruders.
Who’s in it. Terry and the Pirates stars William Tracy as Terry Lee, Jeff York as Pat Ryan, Joyce Bryant as Normandie Drake and Joyce Bryant as Connie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Terry and the Pirates has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terry and the Pirates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terry and the Pirates 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 Terry and the Pirates (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Terry and the Pirates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Terry and the Pirates worth watching?
- Terry and the Pirates holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terry and the Pirates?
- Terry and the Pirates stars William Tracy, Jeff York, Joyce Bryant, Joyce Bryant and Victor DeCamp.
- When was Terry and the Pirates released?
- Terry and the Pirates was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 300 minutes.