Act of Piracy (1990)

Ted Andrews persuades his ex-wife Sandy to let their children accompany him on a journey on his multi-million dollar yacht to Australia, where he wants to sell it. However after a few days ... See full summary »

Director:

John 'Bud' Cardos

Writer:

Hal Reed

Stars:

Gary Busey, Belinda Bauer, Ray Sharkey

Cast

Credited cast:
Gary Busey	...	Ted Andrews
Belinda Bauer	...	Sandy Andrews
Ray Sharkey	...	Jack Wilcox
Nancy Mulford	...	Laura Warner
Dennis Casey Park	...	Dennis
Arnold Vosloo	...	Sean Stevens
Ken Gampu	...	Herb Bunting
Anthony Fridjohn	...	Philip O'Connor
Mathew Stewardson	...	Mark Andrews
Candice Hillebrand	...	Tracey Andrews (as Candicé Hillebrand)
Nadia Bilchik	...	Maria
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Scott J. Ateah	...	Cook
Allen Booi	...	George Chibanda
Douglas Bristow	...	C.W. Andrews
John 'Bud' Cardos	...	Steward

Storyline

Ted Andrews persuades his ex-wife Sandy to let their children accompany him on a journey on his multi-million dollar yacht to Australia, where he wants to sell it. However after a few days it turns out that his girlfriend Laura is member of a terroristic organization, who want the boat as an operation base. Only Ted survives their attack and can escape, the children are kept as hostages. Together with his wife, Ted starts an international TV campaign to hunt down the terrorists and free the children.

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Plot Keywords:

yacht | kidnapping | lingerie slip | sea | independent film

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA South Africa

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 September 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Act of Piracy - Piraterie auf hoher See

Filming Locations:

Skiathos, Greece

Company Credits

Production Co:

Laurelwood Productions, Mayor Arts Corporation Productions, Toron Screen Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Mean-spirited and below average.

Rich guy Busey takes the matters into his own hands when his yacht is hijacked and his family taken hostage by cold blooded terrorists. Brutal "action-adventure" not worthy an actor of Gary Busey's calibre.