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The Pirates of the Mississippi

Die Flußpiraten vom Mississippi1963
  • Jürgen Roland
  • 1h 41m
  • October 17, 1963 · France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia

Overview

European produced Western based on the novel by Friedrich Gerstäcker, set in the 19th century in a town on the banks of the Mississippi River. The area is plagued by a gang of pirates under the leadership of Captain Kelly, who live on an island in the river, from where they operate raids on passing steamboats and traders rafts, robbing them of their cargo and murdering the crews. Townspeople and settlers do their best to put an end to the crimes and rid themselves of the pirates and their daring leader.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 17, 1963
Original language
German
Spoken languages
German
Countries
France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia
Cinematography
Rolf Kästel
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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