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The pirates! : [videorecording]. Band of misfits /

Contributor(s): Publisher number: D71644 | Sony PicturesPublication details: [Sydney] : Sony Pictures [distributor], 2012.Edition: WidescreenDescription: 1 videodisc (DVD) (ca. 84 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inOther title:
  • Band of misfits [videorecording]
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Director of photography, Frank Passingham ; edited by Justin Krish ; music by Theodore Shapiro ; production designer, Norman Garwood ; animation supervisor, Loyd Price ; supervising art director, Matt Perry ; visual effects supervisor, Andrew Morley ; head of story, Rejean Bordages.
Cast: Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant, Jeremy Piven, Salma Hayek, Lenny Henry, Brian Blessed, Anton Yelchin, Brendan Gleeson, Ashley Jensen, Al Roker, Mike Cooper, David Schneider.Summary: After years of humiliation and failed attempts to win the Pirate of the Year Award, Pirate Captain and his oddball crew go on a race to pillage the most booty. They soon cross paths with scientist Charles Darwin, who persuades the Captain that the crew's 'parrot,' Polly, could be the answer to the riches they are searching for.
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DVD Melbourne Athenaeum Library DVD PIR Available 056828
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"D71644"

Copyright 2012 Aardman Animation.

Based upon the book "The pirates! in an adventure with scientists" by Gideon Defoe.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2012.

Special features : Mr. Bobo's flash card challenge -- Filmmakers commentary -- From stop to motion -- Creating the bath chase.

Director of photography, Frank Passingham ; edited by Justin Krish ; music by Theodore Shapiro ; production designer, Norman Garwood ; animation supervisor, Loyd Price ; supervising art director, Matt Perry ; visual effects supervisor, Andrew Morley ; head of story, Rejean Bordages.

Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant, Jeremy Piven, Salma Hayek, Lenny Henry, Brian Blessed, Anton Yelchin, Brendan Gleeson, Ashley Jensen, Al Roker, Mike Cooper, David Schneider.

After years of humiliation and failed attempts to win the Pirate of the Year Award, Pirate Captain and his oddball crew go on a race to pillage the most booty. They soon cross paths with scientist Charles Darwin, who persuades the Captain that the crew's 'parrot,' Polly, could be the answer to the riches they are searching for.

Censorship rating: G. For children.

DVD region 4 ; PAL.

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