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Adventure Cult Classic

A daring ship captain faces off against cunning pirates on the high seas.

PIRATES OF THE COAST

1960 · 1h 42m · NR · Adventure · IMDB TMDB

Luis de Monterey is a ship captain who is pitted against a crafty pirates.

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What is Pirates of the Coast about?

Pirates of the Coast is a 1960 France-Italy adventure film directed by Domenico Paolella about Luis de Monterey, a ship captain who is pitted against crafty pirates.

Programmer's Pick

Lex Barker trades his jungle loincloth for a captain’s hat, steering straight into a sea of pirate trouble. If your idea of adventure involves cutlasses, conniving rogues, and a dash of Mediterranean style, this voyage is for you.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Pirates of the Coast sails into classic adventure territory, following the determined ship captain Luis de Monterey as he matches wits and blades with a clever band of pirates. Set against the backdrop of seafaring intrigue, the film promises high-stakes confrontations and the perennial peril of the open ocean. With pirates lurking at every turn and swordplay in abundance, this story is anchored in the timeless clash between lawful command and lawless marauders. Expect a spirited ensemble cast and a setting where murder and mutiny are never far from the horizon—all without giving away any of the film’s secrets.

Details & Specs

Director
Domenico Paolella
Writers
Luciano Martino, Bruno Rasia, Ugo Guerra
Release
1960
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
France, Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Adventure
Also Known As
Die Küste der Piraten, Pirates of the Coast, El pirata de la costa, O Aventureiro dos Mares, Les pirates de la côte, Piraten der Küste, Os Piratas da Costa

Cast & Crew

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Director: Domenico Paolella Writers: Luciano Martino +2 more
Lex Barker Lex Barker Luis de Monterey Estella Blain Estella Blain Isabella Livio Lorenzon Livio Lorenzon Olonese Liana Orfei Liana Orfei Anna del Peru Loris Gizzi Loris Gizzi Don Fernando Linares Gérard Landry Gérard Landry Prosecutor John Kitzmiller John Kitzmiller Rock Nino Vingelli Nino Vingelli Porro Ignazio Balsamo Ignazio Balsamo Brook NA Nando Angelini Manolito Gianni Solaro Gianni Solaro LaMotte Enzo Fiermonte Enzo Fiermonte Mascella Corrado Annicelli Corrado Annicelli Pedro Salvador Tullio Altamura Tullio Altamura Governor of Santa Cruz GV Giovanni Vari Pirate NC Nada Cortese Lady in Court 1 EM Eleonora Morana Lady in Court 2 Franco Jamonte Franco Jamonte Pirate GB Gianni Baghino Sailor PD Pasquale De Filippo Chief Gunner EN Emilio Nazzaro Prisoner Giulio Battiferri Giulio Battiferri Doctor Pina Cornel Pina Cornel Prostitute SR Sina Relli Prostitute GA Giulio Amauli Judge GC Giuseppe Chinnici Court Clerk Veriano Ginesi Veriano Ginesi Renegate's Ship Soldier (uncredited) RH Rainer Hubertus Extra Player (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Classic Seafaring Action

Set almost entirely at sea, the film offers shipboard duels, maritime strategy, and salty pirate confrontations.

Lex Barker Lead

Tarzan himself, Lex Barker, stars as the intrepid Luis de Monterey, bringing rugged charisma to the captain’s role.

Swordplay and Murder

Swashbucklers will appreciate the film’s focus on deadly swordfights and the ever-present danger of betrayal.

International Flair

A Franco-Italian production, the film blends Mediterranean style with classic adventure storytelling.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Pirates of the Coast released? +

Pirates of the Coast was released in 1960.

Who directed Pirates of the Coast? +

Pirates of the Coast was directed by Domenico Paolella.

How long is Pirates of the Coast? +

Pirates of the Coast has a runtime of 102 minutes.

What genre is Pirates of the Coast? +

Pirates of the Coast is an adventure film.

Where can I watch Pirates of the Coast? +

Pirates of the Coast is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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