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Pirates of the 20th Century (1980)
, 1h19Origin Russie
Genres Action, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films
Actors Talgat Nigmatulin, Piotr Veliaminov
The film begins with a convoy of military vehicles rolling into a seaport located somewhere in Middle East in the bank of Indian or Pacific Ocean and stopping near the pier where the Soviet cargo ship Nezjin is anchored. An agent of a local pharmaceutical company meets the captain of the Soviet vessel and discusses the cargo, medical opium, which is in critical demand by the hospitals of the USSR. Soon after that the pharmaceutical company agent is seen inside a car, speaking to someone via walkie-talkie. Later the MV Nezjin, with the opium on board, leaves port for Vladivostok.
The Island (1980)
, 1h54Directed by Michael Ritchie
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films
Actors Michael Caine, David Warner, Frank Middlemass, Don Henderson, Dudley Sutton, Colin Jeavons
Le journaliste Blair Maynard enquête sur les mystérieuses disparitions de bateaux dans le célèbre triangle des Bermudes. Assurant la garde de son fils lors d'un week-end, avec qui il entretient des rapports compliqués, il se rend à bord d'un vieux coucou sur l'île de Navidad, lieu proche des derniers signes de vie des navires disparus. Ils font la connaissance du docteur Windsor qui leur offre l'hospitalité. Ils sont rapidement attaqués par des pirates et emmenés sur leur île, où la population, coupée du monde, vit encore comme au XVII siècle.
The Lost Boys (1978)
, 4h30Directed by Rodney Bennett
Genres Drama, Biography
Themes Films about animals, Films about writers, Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films, Films about disabilities, Children's films
Actors Ian Holm, Tim Pigott-Smith, William Hootkins, Anna Cropper, Maureen O'Brien, Ann Bell
Novelist and playwright James Barrie (Ian Holm) meets the two oldest Davies boys, George and Jack, during outings with their nurse Mary Hodgson (Anna Cropper) in Kensington Gardens. He entertains them, especially George, with his fantasy stories, some of which include a magical young boy who shares a name with their infant brother Peter.
The Amazing Captain Nemo (1978)
, 2h30Directed by Paul B. Stader
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Fantasy, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Submarine films, Pirate films, Films based on science fiction novels, Films set in Atlantis
Actors José Ferrer, Burgess Meredith, Mel Ferrer, Horst Buchholz, Tom Hallick, Burr DeBenning
The story opens with a transmission received by the White House from the renegade Professor Cunningham, who threatens Washington DC with nuclear destruction from a missile fired from his submarine Raven. His extortion demand is one billion dollars in gold bullion. To demonstrate his capability he blows up small island with the Raven's 'Delta beam'. Cunningham, bespectacled and cardigan-clad, is assisted by various androids including a large silver-headed one known as Tor.
, 1h25Directed by Richard Williams
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Musical, Animation
Themes Jeu, Seafaring films, Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Pirate films, Musical films, Films about toys, Children's films
Actors Didi Conn, Mark Linn-Baker, Mason Adams, Allen Swift, George S. Irving, Arnold Stang
In 1974, Raggedy Ann is the beloved doll of Marcella, along with her brother Raggedy Andy and a whole nursery full of colorful toys. Whenever Marcella leaves the room, the dolls come to life. On Marcella's seventh birthday, a new doll named Babette, arrives from Paris, France to New Hampshire. Babette is a spoiled girl who is unaware she is a doll, but the friendly Raggedy Ann does everything she can to make Babette feel at home. Soon, however, the Captain Contagious, who lives in Marcella's snow globe, becomes smitten with Babette and kidnaps her. Raggedy Ann and Andy set off to try to rescue her before Marcella discovers Babette is gone. Out in the world outside the nursery, the two meet the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees, a blue toy camel who has been cast off by past owners and is now heartbroken and lonely. Raggedy Ann assures him a home with Marcella, and he joins their rescue party.
Swashbuckler (1976)
, 1h41Directed by James Goldstone
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Swashbuckler, Action, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films, Children's films
Actors Robert Shaw, James Earl Jones, Peter Boyle, Geneviève Bujold, Beau Bridges, Geoffrey Holder
In Jamaica in 1718, a band of pirates led by Captain “Red” Ned Lynch oppose a greedy overlord, the evil Lord Durant. Durant has ruthlessly imprisoned his Lord High Justice and mercilessly evicted the judge's wife and daughter. The daughter, Jane Barnet, attempts a rescue with Lynch’s help.
The Black Corsair (1976)
, 2h6Directed by Sergio Sollima
Origin Italie
Genres Swashbuckler, Action, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films
Actors Kabir Bedi, Carole André, Mel Ferrer, Angelo Infanti, Salvatore Borgese, Franco Fantasia
Emilio di Roccabruna, The Black Corsair, seeks revenge against Governor Van Guld for the murder of his family.
Peter Pan (1976)
Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Adventure, Musical
Themes Films about animals, Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films, Films about disabilities, Films based on plays, Children's films
Actors Mia Farrow, Danny Kaye, Lynsey Baxter, Julie Andrews, Jill Gascoine, John Gielgud
The Valiant Ones (1975)
, 1h42Directed by King Hu
Origin Taiwan
Genres Drama, Action, Adventure, Historical
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films
Actors Roy Chiao, Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Xu Feng, Mars, Cheung Wing-fat
Au XIII siècle, des pirates japonais ravagent les côtes chinoises. L'empereur envoie des guerriers mettre fin aux exactions des pirates.
The Bod Squad (1974)
, 1h31Directed by Ernst Hofbauer
Origin Hong kong
Genres Comedy, Action
Themes Seafaring films, Films about sexuality, Sports films, Transport films, Erotic films, Pirate films, Martial arts films
Actors Sonja Jeannine, Yuen Biao, Mars
A ship sailing in the pre-First Opium War South China Sea is attacked by pirates and five British maidens on board are kidnapped. They are sold to a brothel run by Chao (Hsieh Wang), starting to get trained in sexual techniques for the day when they shall be auctioned. However, one of the attendants, Ko Mei-mei (Lau Wai-Ling) takes pity at the girls' fate and, with her brother Ko Pao (Elliot Ngok credited as Yueh Hua), begins to secretly instruct the girls in kung fu. Meanwhile, a romantic liaison between Pao and one of the girls, Dawn (Sonja Jeannine) emerges.
Treasure Island (1973)
, 1h15Directed by Hal Sutherland
Origin USA
Genres Adventure, Animation
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films
Actors Davy Jones, Richard Dawson, Larry Storch, Dal McKennon, Larry D. Mann, Jane Webb Edwards
Le vieux pirate Bill Bones et son fidèle compagnon la souris Hiccup se sont installés à l'auberge de l'Amiral Benbow. Ils transportent avec eux un mystérieux coffre.
Scalawag (1973)
, 1h32Directed by Kirk Douglas
Origin Italie
Genres Adventure, Western
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films
Actors Mark Lester, Neville Brand, Kirk Douglas, George Eastman, Lesley-Anne Down, Don Stroud
Un pion pirate jambes est à la recherche d'un trésor à l'aide d'un jeune garçon, fille de l'adolescence et un perroquet. Ils doivent se battre Natives et son ancien équipage sur le chemin.
The Mysterious Island (1973)
, 1h36Directed by Henri Colpi, Juan Antonio Bardem
Genres Science fiction, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films, Films based on science fiction novels, Political films
Actors Omar Sharif, Jess Hahn, Philippe Nicaud, Gerard Tichy, Gabriele Tinti, Rik Battaglia
Tandis que la guerre de Sécession fait rage, cinq hommes se retrouvent derrière les barreaux à Lincoln, et ne doivent leur salut qu'au serviteur émancipé de l'un d'eux, Nab, qui organise une révolte des esclaves pour sauver son maître et ses compagnons d'infortune. Les hommes s'évadent de leur prison grâce à une montgolfière mais une tempête gigantesque éclate alors qu'ils sont en vol. Après avoir parcouru des distances inouïes, la toile se déchire, le ballon perd de l'altitude, et ils risquent de s'abîmer en mer. Le délestage ne sert plus à éviter la catastrophe. Le ballon s'échoue, mais heureusement, une terre est en vue.
The Pirate (1973)
, 1h36Directed by Chang Cheh, Wu Ma
Origin Hong kong
Genres Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Seafaring films, Sports films, Transport films, Pirate films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Ti Lung, David Chiang, Dean Shek, Fan Mei-sheng
Pirate Cheung Po Tsai sales to a shoreline southern China disguised as a rich trader. There, the villagers live in poverty due to struggle against exploitation and corruption by the government. There he attracts the attention of merchant Xiang You-lin (Tin Ching) and his sister who are keen on killing him for bounty. Cheung then agrees to expedite funds to them in the form of cash and goods stolen from foreign invading colonists.
Treasure Island (1972)
, 1h34Directed by Antonio Margheriti, John Hough, Andrea Bianchi
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films, Films about disabilities, L'Or
Actors Orson Welles, Walter Slezak, Rik Battaglia, Lionel Stander, Ángel del Pozo, Michel Garland
Jim Hawkins (Kim Burfield) is a young boy who works at a pub with his mother (Maria Rohm). When a drunken old sailor named Billy Bones (Lionel Stander) comes in for a drink and dies, Jim gets his hands on a map which shows the whereabouts of pirate Captain Flint's treasure. Immediately taking action, he then enlists the help of Squire Trelawney (Walter Slezak) and Dr. Livesey (Angel DelPozo) to join him as he locates the island on the map. Together, they join a ship commanded by Captain Smollett (Rik Battaglia) that will lead them to their destination. Word of the treasure map gets around and most of the crew are recruited with the help of the ship's cook, Long John Silver (Orson Welles), an ex-pirate who had sailed with Captain Flint and intends to get the treasure by mutiny and murder. Already on the island is a marooned pirate, Ben Gunn, who has spent his time on the island gathering the treasure. With his help Jim, the Squire, the Doctor, the Captain and a number of loyal crewmen outwit the pirates, killing most of them in gun battles. Silver is captured, but escapes, when the ship reaches harbour in the West Indies. Much of the plot and the linking narrative - spoken by Jim Hawkins - is faithful to the original book.