Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) is an action-adventure film directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley. The film follows blacksmith Will Turner and pirate Jack Sparrow as they team up to rescue a kidnapped woman and break a curse on the pirate crew of the Black Pearl. Known for its swashbuckling action, Depp's iconic performance as Jack Sparrow and its thrilling adventure, this film launched a successful franchise.
