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UNITED STATES · 1948

The Pirate

Vincente Minnelli
mistaken identity romance piracy social class fantasy vs reality
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Synopsis

A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.

Year1948
CountryUnited States
DirectorVincente Minnelli
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