Hamad and the Pirates

At a glance

Hamad and the Pirates, is a 1971 Bahraini movie, directed by Richard Lyford, and starring Michael Ansara, Khalik Marshad, Abdullah Masoud. with a runtime of 87 minutes.

Overview

Hamad and the Pirates is an Arabic historical adventure film set against the backdrop of pearl diving in the Arabian Gulf. Hamad, a young orphaned diver, steps beyond his humble world when he decides to assist a British gunboat in its pursuit of pirates terrorising the waters of the Gulf. The film blends seafaring adventure with a coming-of-age story, as Hamad's courage and resourcefulness are put to the ultimate test on the open sea. A classic adventure tale rooted in the maritime heritage of the Arabian Peninsula.

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