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Pirates (1998)

Pirates (1998)

History Documentary
Release Date: 1998, April 6
Directors: Henry Chancellor
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Discovery UK
Cast: Gabriel Byrne, Chris Jarman, Jonathan Leveck, Rachel Ferjani, Lorna Bennett

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.