Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)

In this comedy, Peter Ustinov is the famous pirate's ghost that returns to our time. Blackbeard has been cursed by his last wife who was a notorious witch, so that he will never die. The ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Stevenson

Writers:

Bill Walsh (screenplay), Don DaGradi (screenplay),

Stars:

Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Ustinov	...	Captain Blackbeard
Dean Jones	...	Steve Walker
Suzanne Pleshette	...	Jo Anne Baker
Elsa Lanchester	...	Emily Stowecroft
Joby Baker	...	Silky Seymour
Elliott Reid	...	TV Commentator
Richard Deacon	...	Dean Wheaton
Norman Grabowski	...	Virgil
Kelly Thordsen	...	Motorcycle Officer
Michael Conrad	...	Pinetop Purvis
Herbie Faye	...	Croupier
George Murdock	...	Head Official
Hank Jones	...	Gudger Larkin
Ned Glass	...	Teller
Gil Lamb	...	Waiter

Storyline

In this comedy, Peter Ustinov is the famous pirate's ghost that returns to our time. Blackbeard has been cursed by his last wife who was a notorious witch, so that he will never die. The only way to "break" the curse is to do (for once in his life) a good act. Is the famous pirate able to do something good?

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Plot Keywords:

pirate | witch | curse | ghost | blackbeard | 

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Taglines:

Ghost-to-Ghost Laughs!

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 February 1968 (USA)

Also Known As:

Käpt'n Blackbeards Spuk-Kaschemme

Filming Locations:

Walt Disney Studios, 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Final film of William Fawcett.

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Goofs

When Blackbeard takes a bottle of rum from the bar, Miss Scowcroft can't see him but she should see the bottle floating in the air.

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Quotes

Steve Walker: You took that money.
Blackbeard: Money? Money... OH, the odd flimsy I removed from the pocketbook of your book-ish wench.

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Connections

Referenced in Special Collector's Edition: Matilda (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Steady, Boys, Steady"
(uncredited)
Performed by Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette

User Reviews

Silly and a little overlong, but thanks to a stellar Peter Ustinov it is a very enjoyable film

While silly and over-the-top at times, this film is a lot of fun. My main problem though with "Blackbeard's Ghost" though is that it is tad too long by 10 minutes. But it is hugely enjoyable entertainment for the whole family, with some nice costumes and cinematography. Also a vast majority of the jokes are very funny, the intriguing plot is along the lines of "The Canterville Ghost" and the performances are spirited. Peter Ustinov, a great actor, makes a very lively lead who is condemned to wander in limbo until he performs a good deed, and Dean Jones also does a good job. Elsa Lanchester almost steals the film though, as one of the ladies he must save from gambling gangsters. Overall, while not perfect, it is enjoyable and worth watching. 7/10 Bethany Cox