Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is the first film of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, directed by Gore Verbinski and released in 2003. The plot follows pirate Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) and blacksmith Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) as they attempt to rescue Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) from the cursed crew of the Black Pearl, led by Hector Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), who has turned into zombie skeletons in the moonlight.

Despite modest predictions, the film was a box office smash, grossing $654.3 million worldwide, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 2003. Critics gave film mostly excellent reviews, with Depp's performance receiving widespread praise. After several years as a cult cinema star, the film is often credited with launching Depp as a box office leading man. In addition to Best Actor nominations at the Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes, Depp won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.

Detailed Information:
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
Release dates: June 28, 2003 (Disneyland Resort)/July 9, 2003 (United States)
Running time: 143 minutes