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Act of Piracy

Act of Piracy

There is no place to escape his revenge... especially at sea

19883.31h 41mR

Overview

A large motor yacht becomes the focal point in this action tale when a group of mercenaries decide to capture the vessel. The original owner, who was delivering it to Sydney, Australia, is believed dead but is in fact very much alive, and determined to recover the yacht...

Directed by John "Bud" Cardos
Written by Hal Reed
Produced by Igo Kantor, Hal Reed
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Top Cast

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Ted Andrews

Belinda Bauer

Belinda Bauer

Sandy Andrews

Ray Sharkey

Ray Sharkey

Jack Wilcox

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Nancy Mulford

Laura Warner

Arnold Vosloo

Arnold Vosloo

Sean Stevens

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Dennis Casey Park

Dennis

Ken Gampu

Ken Gampu

Herb Bunting

Anthony Fridjhon

Anthony Fridjhon

Philip O'Connor

Candice Hillebrand

Candice Hillebrand

Tracey Andrews

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Mathew Stewardson

Mark Andrews

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Themes & Keywords

piracy

About Act of Piracy

Act of Piracy is a action, crime, thriller film released in 1988 exploring themes of piracy. Directed by John "Bud" Cardos, it stars Gary Busey, Belinda Bauer, Ray Sharkey. A large motor yacht becomes the focal point in this action tale when a group of mercenaries decide to capture the vessel. The original owner, who was delivering it to Sydney, Australia, is believed dead but is in fact very much alive, and determined to recover the yacht...

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