However, a "dreadful blunder" and an "ingenious paradox" arise: because Frederic was born on (February 29th), he has technically only had five birthdays despite being 21 years old. According to his apprenticeship papers, he must remain a pirate until his 21st birthday , which won't occur for several more decades. Cast and Production
as Ruth (replacing Estelle Parsons from the stage version) George Rose as Major-General Stanley Critical Reception
: Despite being a box-office disappointment upon release due to a simultaneous pay-TV launch, it has since become a cult favorite for fans of musical theater. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
Directed by Wilford Leach , the film features the original stars from the successful 1980 Broadway revival: as the Pirate King Rex Smith as Frederic Linda Ronstadt as Mabel Stanley
: The film holds an 80% Tomatometer score from critics and an 83% Audience Score .
However, a "dreadful blunder" and an "ingenious paradox" arise: because Frederic was born on (February 29th), he has technically only had five birthdays despite being 21 years old. According to his apprenticeship papers, he must remain a pirate until his 21st birthday , which won't occur for several more decades. Cast and Production
as Ruth (replacing Estelle Parsons from the stage version) George Rose as Major-General Stanley Critical Reception
: Despite being a box-office disappointment upon release due to a simultaneous pay-TV launch, it has since become a cult favorite for fans of musical theater. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
Directed by Wilford Leach , the film features the original stars from the successful 1980 Broadway revival: as the Pirate King Rex Smith as Frederic Linda Ronstadt as Mabel Stanley
: The film holds an 80% Tomatometer score from critics and an 83% Audience Score .