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Release Year1928
Runtime1h 17m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Romance, Crime
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DirectorWilliam K. Howard
WritersCharles Francis Coe, John Reinhardt, Ben Markson
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe River Pirate
About The River Pirate
This film concerns a youth torn between his fatherly gangland mentor and the beautiful, virtuous daughter of a police detective.
Directed by William K. Howard, The River Pirate leans on a strong ensemble — Victor McLaglen, Lois Moran, Nick Stuart — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1928.
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