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The Pirates of Penzance on Video - 1983

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Gilbert and Sullivan's raucous operatic tale is captured in all its fun and glory in this production, recorded live at Central Park's Delacorte Theater. Kevin Kline sparkles as the swashbuckling and libidinous Pirate King while Linda Ronstadt makes her theatrical debut as the lovely and virginal Mabel. When Mabel and Frederic, a young pirate bound to serve the Pirate King, fall in love, complications arise and high spirited antics ensue. The incomparable cast offers the best in this boisterous romp.

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Starring:
Tony Azito

Kevin Kline

Angela Lansbury

Linda Ronstadt

George Rose

Rex Smith

Studio: Universal Pictures, St. Michael Finance Limited, Timothy Burrill Productions

Filmed: 1983 - Released: 1983

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