Adventure ·Action · United States of America · 1953 · 1h 20m

Prince of Pirates

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Director
Sidney Salkow
Cast
John Derek as Prince Roland Barbara Rush as Countess Nita Orde Carla Balenda as Princess Maria Whitfield Connor as King Stephan Edgar Barrier as Count Blanco Robert Shayne as Prime Minister Treeg
Crew
Henry Freulich — Director of Photography Jerome Thoms — Editor John O'Dea — Screenplay Samuel Newman — Screenplay William Copeland — Story Herbert Kline — Story
Tagline

Tyranny drove him to piracy!

Synopsis

In a 16th century kingdom in the Netherlands, the newly crowned King Stephan concludes a secret treaty with the Spanish. This puts him at odds with his younger brother, Prince Roland, who favors a treaty with the French. Stephan orders Roland imprisoned but Roland escapes and leads a revolt.

Mood & Themes
princepiratekingswashbucklerdamsel in distress16th centurysecret treaty
Key Collaborators
Sidney Salkow Director Henry Freulich Director of Photography Jerome Thoms Editor John O'Dea Screenplay Samuel Newman Screenplay William Copeland Story Herbert Kline Story Sam Katzman Producer
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