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Pirates of the 20th Century

A group of Soviet sailors must use all their wits and strength to survive after their cargo ship is brutally attacked by ruthless pirates, leaving them stranded in a desperate struggle for survival.

A Soviet cargo ship "Nezhin" receives a large shipment of opium in the Philippines and heads to Vladivostok. On board, a mysterious man named Saleh is rescued from the sea, claiming to have escaped a burning cargo ship. As "Nezhin" approaches an abandoned ship called "Mercury", the captain sends a team to investigate. Unbeknownst to the crew, Saleh sneaks into the radio room, severely injuring the operator and disabling the radio equipment.

Info about Pirates of the 20th Century

Studio(s): Gorky Film Studios

Originally Released: United States, Dec 10, 1979

Production Country: Soviet Union

Genres:Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller