Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) is a swashbuckling adventure film directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film stars Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Geoffrey Rush, and is the first installment in the highly successful Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
The story is set in the early 18th century and follows Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), a charming and eccentric pirate with a knack for getting into trouble. The film begins with the capture of Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), the governor’s daughter, by the cursed crew of the Black Pearl, a legendary pirate ship commanded by the sinister Captain Hector Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush).
The plot revolves around Jack Sparrow’s quest to reclaim his stolen ship, the Black Pearl, and his involvement in rescuing Elizabeth. Alongside him is Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), a blacksmith who is in love with Elizabeth and possesses a unique skill set that proves useful in their adventure.
The central conflict arises from the curse that plagues Barbossa and his crew. They are cursed to live as undead skeletons under moonlight, and the curse can only be broken by returning a stolen Aztec gold piece to the cursed treasure chest. The film follows the characters’ adventures as they battle undead pirates, navigate treacherous waters, and seek the treasure needed to lift the curse.