Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)

A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.

Directors:

Daniel DelPurgatorio, Mike Smith

Writers:

Alex Tse, Zack Snyder

Stars:

Gerard Butler, Jared Harris, Lori Tritel

Cast

Cast overview:
Gerard Butler	...	The Sea Captain (voice)
Jared Harris	...	Ridley (voice)
Lori Tritel	...	Sea Captain's Wife (voice)
Siobhan Flynn	...	Sea Captain's Daughter (voice)
Salli Saffioti	...	Sea Captain's Daughter (voice)
Cam Clarke	...	Money Lender (voice)
Bridget Hoffman	...	Woman (voice)

Storyline

A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.

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Plot Keywords:

pirate | shark | sea | survival | despair | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Action | Adventure | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent and grisly images

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally intended to be featured within the Watchmen (2009) film, but was removed from the theatrical version once the time span of the film began pushing 3 hours. However, it can be found as intended in "The Ultimate Cut" version of the movie, which is 3hrs 35mins long.

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Quotes

The Sea Captain: How had I reached this appalling position with love, only love, as my guide? The money lender floated at my feet. Noble intentions had led me to atrocity. The righteous anger fueling my ingenious awful scheme was but delusion. Where was my error?

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Connections

Edited into Watchmen (2009)

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Soundtracks

Pirate Jenny
Written by Marc Blitzstein, Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill
Performed by Nina Simone
Courtesy of The Verve Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

well made

I do not know the graphic novel. But the mix of Edgar Allan Poe and Odiseus story works in fine way. In same measure the voice of Gerald Butler and the dark animation. The surrealism of story is another good point. So, a not bad exploration of the surviving ways and high price.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 March 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter and Under the Hood

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Premiere, Paramount Pictures, Legendary Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

26 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1