FILM DOSSIER
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
RELEASED
2003
DIRECTOR
Gore Verbinski
BOX OFFICE
$654.3 million worldwide
THE CREW
Jack Sparrow — Johnny Depp
Will Turner — Orlando Bloom
Elizabeth Swann — Keira Knightley
James Norrington — Jack Davenport
Joshamee Gibbs — Kevin McNally
Cotton — David Bailie
Pintel — Lee Arenberg
Ragetti — Mackenzie Crook
Marty — Martin Klebba
THE VILLAINS
Hector Barbossa — Geoffrey Rush
The Cursed Crew — The crew of the Black Pearl
THE STORY
When Elizabeth Swann is taken aboard the Black Pearl, blacksmith Will Turner joins forces with the eccentric pirate Jack Sparrow to rescue her. Their pursuit leads them into a centuries-old curse, stolen Aztec gold, and a crew of pirates whose true nature is revealed by moonlight.
MEMORABLE LINE
“But why is the rum gone?”
— Jack Sparrow
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Pirates of the Caribbean Minute: Pilot Episode
Pirates of the Caribbean Minute pilot episode – Thanks for joining us as we get into the groove, get a feel for our new studio, talk the transition from theme park ride to film franchise, the connection to our youth, and introduce you to the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean Minute podcast. Let’s get ready…
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The Curse of the Black Pearl Minute 1: Pirate’s Life for Me Rabbit Hole
In the opening scene, the H.M.S. Dauntless breaks an impenetrable wall of fog, a young Elizabeth Swann sings A Pirate’s Life for Me, and we learn that cursed pirate’s sail these waters. Join us on Pirates of the Caribbean Minute as we go down the rabbit hole on the famous song and the figurehead on…
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The Curse of the Black Pearl Minute 2: Short Drop and Sudden Stop
Lieutenant Norrington vows that all pirates will meet what they deserve, a short drop and a sudden stop. Meanwhile, Gibbs continues to headline our discussions from the importance of rum on ships to colorful superstitions. And no, Pirates of the Caribbean Minute does not endorse throwing women overboard to appease the seas…or do we? Join…
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The Curse of the Black Pearl Minute 3: A Ship’s Ablaze
A rogue parasol spins across the water, an unconscious boy floating on shipwreck, and an otherwise serene setting quickly becomes a barrage of flames as a ship appears to be torn in half and on fire. What happened here? Join us for minute 3 as we tackle the payoff from a buildup of eerie tension…
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