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The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure

The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure

Action · Adventure · Comedy · 2022

A gutsy crew of Joseon pirates and bandits battle stormy waters, puzzling clues and militant rivals in search of royal gold lost at sea.

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The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure

2022 Action · Adventure · Comedy 2h 6m

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6.5 / 10

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A gutsy crew of Joseon pirates and bandits battle stormy waters, puzzling clues and militant rivals in search of royal gold lost at sea.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Directed by

Kim Joung-hoon

Written by

Chun Sung-il

Kang Ha-neul

Kang Ha-neul

Woo Moo-Chi

Han Hyo-joo

Han Hyo-joo

Hae-Rang

Lee Kwang-soo

Lee Kwang-soo

Mak-Yi

Kwon Sang-woo

Kwon Sang-woo

Bu Heung-Soo

Chae Soo-bin

Chae Soo-bin

So-Nyeo

Sehun

Sehun

Han-Goong

Kim Seung-oh

Kim Seung-oh

Kang-Seob

Court is in session

Put The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.