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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Name: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Released: 2003-07-09
Duration: 143 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport

Directed by Gore Verbinski · starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Orlando Bloom

2 h 23 min
12
Adventure · Fantasy · Action
USA
Released in the UK 7 August 2003

8.1 Users116 votes

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Synopsis

For the braggart, but irresistibly Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), the crystalline waters of the Caribbean, like all the world's seas represent a giant stage full of mystery and adventure. But the idyllic life of Jack is turned upside down when his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) the beautiful daughter of the governor (Jonathan Pryce). Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) a childhood friend of Elizabeth will join Jack to lead the fastest boat of the British fleet, the HMS Interceptor, in a show of gallantry to rescue the girl and back to seize the Black Pearl. But Elizabeth's betrothed, the ambitious and attractive Commodore Norrington (Jack Davenport), chases the duo and their motley crew aboard the HMS Dauntless.

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Runtime: 143 min2 hours and 23 minutes
Budget: $140mWalt Disney Pictures
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?: 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 7 August 2003.
Who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?: Gore Verbinski.
Who is in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?: It stars Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley.
Where can I watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Disney+ and on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 1 of 5 in Pirates of the Caribbean.

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Cast

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Director: Gore Verbinski
Writers: Stuart Beattie
Producers: Douglas C. Merrifield, Jerry Bruckheimer
Cinematography: Dariusz Wolski

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Awards

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Academy Awards (Oscars) 2004 5 nominations
Golden Globes 2004 1 nomination
BAFTA Awards 2004 1 of 5 nominations Won: Best Make Up/Hair
Actor Awards 2004 1 of 1 nomination Won: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role