Overview

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, Lorna Bennett, Rachel Ferjani, Chris Jarman, Jonathan Leveck

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What is "Pirates" about?

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.

When was "Pirates" released?

Pirates was released in 1998.

Who stars in "Pirates"?

The cast includes Gabriel Byrne, Lorna Bennett, Rachel Ferjani, Chris Jarman.