The Pirate Rating: Sorry, this product is not currently available. Cast: Judy Garland Gene Kelly Walter Slezak George Zucco

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Fabulous musical made during the prime of MGM
This 1948 film starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly was not hailed by the critics or movie-going public with the same acclaim as "Meet Me In St. Louis," "The Harvey Girls," or "Summer Stock." In fact, it was the only Garland film to *loose* money during her 15 year tenure at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. But this movie is still fabulous. Garland and Kelly cannot disappoint. It's 55 years later and they're still a treat to watch. And what a great Cole Porter score! Although Garland was not in the greatest health at this time, just listening to her sing "Mack the Black" proves she's still got it. DO see this movie if you get a chance. Although it may not be up to par with other Garland works such as "St. Louis" and "Easter Parade," its worth a watch.

Currently out of print on VHS and yet to be released on DVD. It is airing on TCM as I write this review (1/1/03). The original soundtrack was released on CD years ago (now out of print), and several songs are available on a few Garland compilation albums from Turner/Rhino.

THE MOST WONDERFUL FILM OF ALL TIME!
INEXPLICABLY UNAVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT, THE PIRATE IS A BRILLIANT MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA SHOWCASING THE TALENTS OF BOTH GENE KELLY AND JUDY GARLAND AT THEIR MOST DAZZLING. IN A HILARIOUS TALE OF LOVE AND MISTAKEN IDENTITY, THIS FILM TWISTS AND TURNS IT'S WAY TO THE BEAUTIFUILLY INEVITABLE CONCLUSION. CONTAINING AN EXTRAORDAINARY MUSICAL SCORE AND SOME FANTASTICALLY ENTERTAINING OVER ACTING BY IT'S STARS, THE PIRATE REMINDS US OF THE JOY TO BE GAINED FROM NOT TAKING LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY. THIS IS MY PERSONAL FAVOURITE FILM OF ALL TIME. JUST SIT BACK AND ENJOY YOURSELF.....

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