The Pirates of the Mississippi (film)

The Pirates of the Mississippi is a 1963 historical adventure film directed by Jürgen Roland. It is a German-French-Italian co-production. The film stars Hansjörg Felmy, Maria Perschy, and Brad Harris.

The film is set in the 19th century and follows the adventures of a group of river pirates operating on the Mississippi River. The pirates, led by Captain Brown, terrorize the river traffic, robbing and plundering steamboats. The film centers on the efforts of a government agent, played by Felmy, to infiltrate the pirates' gang, expose their operation, and bring them to justice. He faces danger and betrayal as he works to uncover the gang's leader and bring an end to their reign of terror. The film includes action sequences, riverboat chases, and elements of romance.

While not a critically acclaimed masterpiece, The Pirates of the Mississippi is generally considered a fairly typical adventure film of its era, notable for its international cast and its depiction of river piracy on the Mississippi. It has been released under various titles in different countries.