Review of The Pirate Movie (1982) by Angela A — 27 Mar 2009

I've never before seen Pirates of Penzance in such an 80s light. Scary, yet compelling.

This review of The Pirate Movie (1982) was written by Angela A on 27 Mar 2009.

The Pirate Movie has generally received mixed reviews.

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