Movie Description

Pirates

(1998)

Overview

Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.

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Original TitlePirates

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1998-04-06

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 44m

Production CompaniesDiscovery UK

Genres

  • Documentary
  • History