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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

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Overview

Director:
Gore Verbinski
Writers (WGA):
Ted Elliott (screen story) &
Terry Rossio (screen story) ...
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Release Date:
9 July 2003 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
Prepare to be blown out of the water. more
Plot:
Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 26 wins & 68 nominations more
User Comments:
Proof that Disney can still create good movies more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
P.O.T.C. (USA) (promotional abbreviation)
Pirates of the Caribbean (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for action/adventure violence.
Runtime:
143 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Certification:
Iceland:10 | UK:12A (original rating) | Italy:T | France:U | Brazil:14 | UK:12 (video rating) | Malaysia:U | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (re-rating after appeal) | Chile:TE | Denmark:11 | Finland:K-11 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Hungary:14 | Ireland:12 | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:M | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:7 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | USA:PG-13 | Greece:K-13
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The East Indian Trading Company really did brand pirates with a "P" but it was put on their foreheads instead of their arms. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Jack first sails into Port Royal, there is a shot from behind Jack, looking toward the front of the boat, and there is land clearly visible across most of the field of vision. After Jack jumps down, you see him (from a side shot) begin walking toward the back of the boat. The next shot is again looking towards the boat's front from the stern (which cannot be disputed because Jack is completing the strides from the previous shot) and there is no land visible at all. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Young Elizabeth: [singing] Yo, ho, yo, ho/ a pirate's life for me/ Yo, ho, yo, ho/ it's a pirate's life for me/drink up me hearties, yo, ho...
Mr. Gibbs: [surprises her by coming up from behind her] Quiet, missy! Cursed pirates sail these waters. You want to call them down on us?
Norrington: [sharply] Mr. Gibbs, that will do!
Mr. Gibbs: She was singing about pirates. Bad luck to sing about pirates, with us mired in this unnatural fog... mark my words!
Norrington: Consider them marked.
Mr. Gibbs: 'Aye, Lieutenant.
[as he moves off]
Mr. Gibbs: Bad luck to have a woman on board, too. Even a miniature one.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Pirate Music more

FAQ

Why was Jack Sparrow suddenly cursed?
Why weren't Will or Elizabeth Cursed?
If blood has to be repaid to lift the curse, how come Jack didn't have to do this?
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94 out of 132 people found the following comment useful:-
Proof that Disney can still create good movies, 2 November 2004
Author: gooeysmoo from Canada

Disney seemed to be going down the tubes lately, with Atlantis and Home on the Range, but this movie is a masterpiece. If it wasn't for this movie, Johnny Depp wouldn't be as famous as he is today. Every scene with him or Geoffery Rush is brilliant. The movie is very crisp and the shots of the islands are breathtaking. Definitely a movie worth picking up at Blockbuster or even better, buying ( I don't buy DVDs often but this was one of them). The characters are thought out very well and plot is excellent. The script is one of the main stars of the film itself, every line that seems to come out of Sparrow or Barbossa's mouth or any of the other cast is original. If you like action films you'll love this, if you like comedy you'll love this, actually, this movie is great for everyone (except small kids, who may get frightened by the skeleton scenes). 10/10

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