Pirates ( 1998 )

Overview

Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.

Top Cast

Gabriel Byrne

Narrator (voice)

Lorna Bennett

Anne Bonny

Rachel Ferjani

Mary Reid

Chris Jarman

Pirate

Jonathan Leveck

Pirate