Pirates

1h 44m
DocumentaryHistory
6

Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.

Cast

Gabriel Byrne
Narrator (voice)
Lorna Bennett
Anne Bonny
Rachel Ferjani
Mary Reid
Chris Jarman
Pirate
Jonathan Leveck
Pirate

Crew

Henry Chancellor
Director, Writer
Michael Olmert
Writer
David Dugan
Executive Producer
Paul Donvito
Producer
Fred Karns
Music

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