The River Pirate
1928, English. Directed by William K. Howard.
A rousing drama of Romance and Adventure of a modern Captain Kidd and his Buccaneers along Manhattan's water front.
This film concerns a youth torn between his fatherly gangland mentor and the beautiful, virtuous daughter of a police detective.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 26 August 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Francis Coe, John Reinhardt, Ben Markson
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How long is The River Pirate?
The River Pirate runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does The River Pirate have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The River Pirate on?
The River Pirate isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 August 1928. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The River Pirate?
If you liked The River Pirate, try Welcome to the Punch, 5lbs of Pressure, The Brides of Fu Manchu.
Who directed The River Pirate?
The River Pirate (1928) was directed by William K. Howard and stars Victor McLaglen, Lois Moran, Nick Stuart.