Movie Description

The Pirates of Penzance

(1980)

Overview

This Pirates of Penzance is primarily a historical document, part of the Broadway Theater Archive television series. It presents, with some inevitable, tiny technical shortcomings, a live 1980 performance in Central Park, not the 1983 movie of the same name that also starred Linda Ronstadt and Kevin Kline. Those who remember that film, which had the benefit of retakes and editing, a lavish production budget, and the spaciousness of a Hollywood studio, may find this video less polished. On its own terms, it is nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable.

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Facts

Original TitleThe Pirates of Penzance

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1980-06-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 03m

Production CompaniesNew York Shakespeare Festival,Kultur Video,Broadway Theatre Archive

Genres

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Adventure
  • TV Movie