Petticoat Pirates
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Petticoat Pirates is a 1961 British comedy film directed by David MacDonald and starring Charlie Drake, Anne Heywood, Cecil Parker, John Turner and Thorley Walters. The film had its premiere on 30 November 1961 at the Warner Theatre in London's West End.
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Directed by | David MacDonald |
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Produced by | Gordon L.T. Scott |
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Cinematography | Gilbert Taylor |
Edited by | Ann Chegwidden |
Music by | Don Banks |
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Distributed by | Warner-Pathé Distributors |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
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