Movie: H.M.S. Pinafore

Top 6 Billed Cast

Jon English
Jon English

Dick Deadeye

Simon Gallaher
Simon Gallaher

Ralph Rackstraw

Helen Donaldson
Helen Donaldson

Josephine Corcoran

Drew Forsythe
Drew Forsythe

The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.

David Gould
David Gould

Captain Corcoran

Amanda Muggleton
Amanda Muggleton

Little Buttercup

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    Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution. Esgee Productions' live taping starring Australian singer-songwriter Jon English.

  • Release Date

    1997-05-01

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    8

  • Rating:

    4.0 starts
  • Tagline

    We've saved the best fun till last!

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    English
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