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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. The Pirate is the epic true story of Ioannis Varvakis, a humble Greek pirate who, with the help of Catherine The Great, went on to become an international caviar millionaire but ended his days as an inmate on a remote prison island. This epic tale moves from the Greek islands, to the court of the Russian Queen, and then back to a country torn apart by revolution and civil war. This is a story of one man s journey from pirate to nobleman amid war and a fight for independence.
Historical adventure based on the life of Ioannis Varvakis. Before becoming a key figure in the Greek War of Independence, Varvakis (Sebastian Koch) lived as a pirate where he made his fortune in the transportation of caviar eggs. As his wealth grows, Varvakis becomes an acquantaince of royalty when he is employed by Catherine the Great of Russia (Catherine Deneuve). But despite his past adventures and the power he has acquired, Varvakis still does not feel content in his life's work and eventually returns to his homeland to fight in and fund the struggle against the Ottoman Empire.
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