Pirates (1998)

8.0/10 104 min Documentary History

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.

Cast

Gabriel Byrne

Narrator (voice)

Chris Jarman

Pirate

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