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

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jul 09, 2003 (US) | Genres Action, Fantasy, Adventure | Runtime 2h 23m
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Plot Synopsis:

This swash-buckling tale follows the quest of Captain Jack Sparrow, a savvy pirate, and Will Turner, a resourceful blacksmith, as they search for Elizabeth Swann. Elizabeth, the daughter of the governor and the love of Will's life, has been kidnapped by the feared Captain Barbossa. Little do they know, but the fierce and clever Barbossa has been cursed. He, along with his large crew, are under an ancient curse, doomed for eternity to neither live, nor die. That is, unless a blood sacrifice is made.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.

Tagline: Prepare to be blown out of the water.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2003 (more 2003 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 143 minutes /
Genres:  Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Directors: Gore Verbinski
Stars: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 09, 2003
Box Office: $305,413,918
Awards: 38
Nominations: 104
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 09, 2003
Writers: Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Stuart Beattie, Jay Wolpert
Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Paul Deason, Bruce Hendricks, Chad Oman, Pat Sandston, Mike Stenson
Editors: Stephen E. Rivkin, Arthur Schmidt, Craig Wood
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