Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Based On “Pirates of the Caribbean”

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a 2003 American fantasy swashbuckler film directed by Gore Verbinski. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures via the Walt Disney Pictures label, the film is based on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disney theme parks and is the first film in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley, it follows pirate Jack Sparrow (Depp) and blacksmith Will Turner (Bloom), as they attempt to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann (Knightley). The trio encounters Captain Hector Barbossa (Rush) and the Black Pearl crew who are afflicted by a supernatural curse.

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Release date:

July 9, 2003

Director:

Gore Verbinski

Cast:

Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Zoe Saldaña, Treva Etienne

Genre:

Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Treasure hunt, Swashbuckler

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

2003 in adaptations