In May 2017, a fifth of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise was released. In the movie “Dead Men Tell No Tales”, the main cast reverted to their roles. Johnny Depp, Jeffrey Rush and Kevin McNelly again played pirates. Actors Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, after refusing to shoot in the fourth film, again tried on the images of Will and Elizabeth Turner.
Plot of the film
In the movie “Dead Men Tell No Tales”, the actors had to plunge into a dark and gloomy atmosphere. The fifth part begins with the meeting of Will Turner and his son Henry. The boy went to sea to save his father from a curse.
But Will only sends his son back - there is no escape for him. Turner will never be able to leave the Flying Dutchman. However, Henry does not give up. He devotes his whole life to the study of marine myths and legends. The boy is trying to find salvation for his father and return him home.
Good luck smiles at Henry. He learns about the Trident of Poseidon, which can break any curse. But finding the Trident is not easy. And for this Turner will need the help of Captain Jack Sparrow.
That's just before Henry manages to find Jack, he encounters Karina Smith, who is also looking for the Trident.
Dead Men Tell No Tales: actors and roles
In the fifth part of the franchise, many famous actors starred. Some of them have long been part of films telling about the adventures of pirates. Others first tried on the images of thieves, murderers and criminals.
In the film “Dead Men Tell No Tales”, the actors did an excellent job. This presented the audience with another exciting story about Jack Sparrow and his misadventures.
Captain Jack Sparrow
In Dead Men Tell No Tales, actor Johnny Depp returned to the role of captain Jack Sparrow. A fifth of the franchise was significant for the character Depp.
Jack will meet with his longtime enemy - Captain Salazar. Many years ago, it was Jack who condemned Salazar and his team to torment. The ship of Salazar fell into a trap, people were cursed. And it was on this day that Jack received his compass and name - Sparrow. Years passed, and Jack rarely recalled Salazar.
After the events of the fourth film "The Black Pearl" was again with Jack. That's just the pirate could not extract it from the bottle. Therefore, he has to rob a bank, work with ungrateful pirates and dream that someday the Pearl will again go to sea and take him to the horizon.
Captain Armando Salazar
Many new images were created for the film Dead Men Tell No Tales. Actors, roles and photos - all this surfaced in the media long before the premiere of the film. So, the fans became aware that the actor Javier Bardem played the role of captain Armando Salazar.
His character instilled fear in the pirates of the Caribbean. He destroyed all the pirate ships that fell in the way. But one mission completely changed the life of Armando.
Salazar chased a pirate ship, he managed to drive the criminals to the bay and mortally wound the captain of the ship. But he did not expect that the captain would be replaced by a young pirate who could outwit Salazar.
Because of Jack Sparrow, Salazar was cursed. And for many years he accumulated hatred and rage, to one day throw it on his main enemy.
Captain Hector Barbossa
Many actors in the film “Dead Men Tell No Tales” have repeatedly tried on the images of pirates. This happened with Jeffrey Rush, who played captain Hector Barbossa for the fifth time.
Barbossa ceased to be just the captain of one ship. For several years he managed to put together an entire empire. He has dozens of ships and hundreds of pirates under his command. He is rich, respected among his brethren.
But everything changes when he finds out that someone destroys his ships and drowns the loot in the sea. Barbossa reports that the ghost ship is to blame. Then Barbossa makes the only profitable decision: make a deal with the enemy. But he didn’t even realize that he would meet the one that was dear to him more than anything on his way.
Henry Turner
A young boy who wanted to save his father from a curse grew up. In the movie Dead Men Tell No Tales, actor Brenton Thwaites played the role of Henry Turner. The young man is still obsessed with one goal - to save his father. To do this, he is ready to break the law, become a pirate and contact the most dangerous criminals.
Henry knows only one thing - only Jack Sparrow can find the Trident. However, searches do not bring results. Henry pursued by the guards. Hiding from them, he encounters Karina, who is also looking for the Trident. Together they manage to find Jack Sparrow and embark on a dangerous adventure.
Karina Smith
Karina is a science girl. She does not believe in curses, spells, and magic. Since childhood, the girl studied astrology, is well-versed in the stars and dreams of becoming a real scientist. But the environment does not understand and does not accept Karina’s hobbies. Statements and actions lead her to the gallows. The court recognizes the girl as a witch.
In the fifth part of the franchise, Kaya Scodelario played the role of Karina Smith. Her character grew up in a shelter. She did not know either mother or father. The only thing left for her from her parents is the diary, which influenced her desire to study science. Karina hates pirates and does not accept their lifestyle.
Karina was able to decrypt the information from the diary. The girl found out the location of the Trident. But only pirates can help her get to the treasured treasure.
While traveling on the same ship with Jack Sparrow and Henry Turner, Karina will discover many new things: mermaids, magic, superstition. And most importantly, curses do exist.