Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Facts, Trivia, Actors, Actresses, and Composers

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a 2003 American adventure fantasy film based on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney theme parks. It was directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The story follows blacksmith Will Turner and pirate Captain Jack Sparrow as they rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann from the cursed crew of the Black Pearl, captained by Hector Barbossa . Jay Wolpert developed a script based on the theme park ride in 2001, and Stuart Beattie rewrote it in early 2002. Around that time, producer Jerry Bruckheimer became involved...
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Release date:	July 9, 2003
Directed by:	Gore Verbinski
Rated:
Runtime:	143 Minutes
Producer:	Jerry Bruckheimer
Editor:	Stephen E. Rivkin, Arthur Schmidt, Craig Wood
Music by:	Klaus Badelt
Cinematography:	Dariusz Wolski
Screenplay by:	Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Stuart Beattie, Jay Wolpert
Estimated budget:	$140,000,000
Genre:	Adventure, Comedy, Action, Fantasy

Award-Winning Cast

Johnny Depp

Character:Captain Jack Sparrow

Born:June 9, 1963

Cast

Jonathan Pryce

Weatherby Swann

Born:June 1, 1947

Age:64

Geoffrey Rush

Hector Barbossa

Born:July 6, 1951

Age:60

Keira Knightley

Elizabeth Swann

Born:March 26, 1985

Age:26

Kevin McNally

Joshamee Gibbs

Born:April 27, 1956

Age:55

Orlando Bloom

Will Turner

Born:January 13, 1977

Age:35

Zoe Saldana

Anamaria

Born:June 19, 1978

Age:33

Honors and Awards

Year	Award Won
2004	Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture, Johnny Depp
2003	BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Family Film
2004	People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie
2004	MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance, Johnny Depp
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Makeup, Martin Samuel
2003	Saturn Award for Best Costume, Penny Rose

Year	Award Nomination
2003	Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role, Johnny Depp
2004	Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Johnny Depp
2004	Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film, Johnny Depp
2004	Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form, Ted Elliott
2003	BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor, Johnny Depp
2004	Satellite Award for Best Film – Musical or Comedy, Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group
2004	Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects, John Knoll
2004	Costume Designers Guild Award for Best Costume Design - Period or Fantasy Film, Penny Rose
2004	Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Johnny Depp
2004	Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Comedy or Musical, Geoffrey Rush
2004	People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie
2004	Satellite Award for Best Costume Design, Penny Rose
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design, Penny Rose
2003	BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Family Film
2004	MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Female, Keira Knightley
2004	MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance, Johnny Depp
2004	MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance, Johnny Depp
2004	MTV Movie Award for Best Movie
2004	MTV Movie Award for Best Villain, Geoffrey Rush
2004	MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team, Johnny Depp
2004	Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture, Johnny Depp
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Christopher Boyes
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Makeup, Martin Samuel
2003	ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards - Period or Fantasy Film, Brian Morris
2003	BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Charles Gibson
2003	Saturn Award for Best Costume, Penny Rose
2003	Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Costume Design, Penny Rose

Director

Gore Verbinski

Born: March 16, 1964

Age: 47

Education: University of California, Los Angeles

Gregor "Gore" Verbinski is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and musician. He is best known for directing the films The Ring, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Rango. Verbinski was born the third of five children to Victor and Laurette Verbinski in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. His siblings...
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Title	Released	Genre
Pirates of the Caribbean films
The Lone Ranger	2012	Adventure
The Ring 3D	2012
Rango	2011	Action
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End	2007	Action
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest	2006	Action
The Weather Man	2005
Rings	2005	Short Film
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl	2003	Adventure
The Ring	2002	Thriller
The Mexican	2001	Comedy
Mousehunt	1997	Comedy
The Ritual	1996	Short Film

Music Contributors

Klaus Badelt

Klaus Badelt is an award-winning German composer, best known for composing film scores. Badelt was born in Frankfurt, Germany. He started his...
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Prequels and Sequels

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2003

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
Who composed the music for the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?
A:
Hans Zimmer and Klaus Badelt composed sheet music for the movie's soundtrack.
Q:
When was the premier of the motion picture "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"?
A:
The movie was released in July, 2003.
Q:
The movie, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" is of which genre?
A:
The movie is classified as: Adventure and Comedy.
Q:
Who was the writer for the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?
A:
Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio and Stuart Beattie wrote the script for the movie.
Q:
Who was the producer of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"?
A:
Jerry Bruckheimer was the movie's producer.
Q:
What is the film, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" rated?
A:
The motion picture is rated PG-13 (USA).
Q:
Who were the stars of the motion picture, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"?
A:
Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport and Kevin McNally played roles in the movie.
Q:
How much was the estimated budget for making the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"?
A:
$140 million was the budget for this movie.
Q:
Which awards did the film "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" win?
A:
The movie won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture.
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How many minutes is the runtime of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"?
A:
The total runtime is 143 minutes.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Award-Winning Cast

Cast

Honors and Awards

Director

Music Contributors

Prequels and Sequels

Frequently Asked Questions

Awards & Accolades

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl