Terry and the Pirates
1940, English. Directed by James W. Horne.
Based upon the famous Milton Caniff cartoon strip.
Dr. Herbert Lee, an archaeologist seeking to decipher ancient Mara inscriptions, is aided by his son Terry, Terry's pal Pat Ryan, and Normandie Drake. Jungle pirate and warlord Fang (Dick Curtis) plots to kill The Dragon Lady, Queen of the Temple of Mara, and seize the treasures of her ancestors. Both Fang and The Dragon Lady have sworn death for any foreign intruders.
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- 5h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
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- English
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- 12 April 1940
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- United States of America
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What Terry and the Pirates is based on
Terry and the Pirates is based on Terry and the Pirates, a comic strip by Milton Caniff.
Comic strip
Terry and the Pirates
By Milton Caniff
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Terry and the Pirates runs 300 minutes (5h 0m).
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Terry and the Pirates isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 April 1940. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Terry and the Pirates?
If you liked Terry and the Pirates, try Best of the Best 2, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, Hunting Season.
Who directed Terry and the Pirates?
Terry and the Pirates (1940) was directed by James W. Horne and stars William Tracy, Jeff York, Joyce Bryant.
What is Terry and the Pirates based on?
Terry and the Pirates is based on Terry and the Pirates, a comic strip by Milton Caniff.