The Pirates (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1960, The Pirates is an action and mystery film directed by Tadashi Sawashima, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Finding more freedom on the high seas than in war-torn Japan, the 'Bahansen' (Pirate ships) based on the Seto Inland Sea during the Warring Period (Sengoku-jidai)sailed to China, Korea, Luzon, and Siam under the Hachiman banner. A battle for supremacy of the seas begins when a strange old shipwreck survivor is brought to Sakai where he divulges a secret that can change the course of history.One of the most literate and well-written films from Toei, this is an exciting tale of swashbuckling samurai on the high seas!
Who’s in it. The Pirates stars Hashizo Okawa as Kamon Isono, Denjirō Ōkōchi as Tsuboya Dokyu, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata as Nyudo Murakami and Hiroko Sakuramachi as Koshizu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Pirates has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pirates page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 The Pirates (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pirates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pirates worth watching?
- The Pirates holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pirates?
- The Pirates stars Hashizo Okawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Hiroko Sakuramachi and Satomi Oka.