The Pirate (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1973, The Pirate is an action and crime film directed by Wu Ma, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Pirate Chang Pao-Chai springs a leak after an otherwise successful raid on a foreign ship. He goes ashore to get materials to patch his ship up, where he encounters corrupt Qing officials and poor, oppressed peasants. Being a good man at heart, he decides to help out and becomes an even bigger outlaw in the process.
Who’s in it. The Pirate stars Ti Lung as Chang Pao-Chai, David Chiang Da-Wei as General Wu, Tin Ching as Xiang You Lun and Lau Gong as Zeng Guo Xiong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Pirate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pirate page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 The Pirate (1973)?
- In US, The Pirate is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pirate worth watching?
- The Pirate holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pirate?
- The Pirate stars Ti Lung, David Chiang Da-Wei, Tin Ching, Lau Gong and Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan.
- When was The Pirate released?
- The Pirate was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.