Yellowbeard (1983)

Yellowbeard, a pirate's pirate, is allowed to escape from prison to lead the authorities to his treasure. He finds that his wife neglected to tell him that he now has a son, 20, and shame ... See full summary »

Director:

Mel Damski

Writers:

Graham Chapman, Peter Cook,

Stars:

Graham Chapman, Peter Boyle, Cheech Marin

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Graham Chapman	...	Captain Yellowbeard / de: Dotterbart
Peter Boyle	...	Moon
Cheech Marin	...	El Segundo (as Richard 'Cheech' Marin)
Tommy Chong	...	El Nebuloso
Peter Cook	...	Lord Percy Lambourn
Marty Feldman	...	Gilbert
Martin Hewitt	...	Dan
Michael Hordern	...	Dr. Gilpin
Eric Idle	...	Commander Clement
Madeline Kahn	...	Betty
James Mason	...	Captain Hughes
John Cleese	...	Harvey 'Blind' Pew
Kenneth Mars	...	Mr. Crisp and Verdugo
Spike Milligan	...	Flunkie
Stacey Nelkin	...	Triola (as Stacey Nelkin)

Storyline

Yellowbeard, a pirate's pirate, is allowed to escape from prison to lead the authorities to his treasure. He finds that his wife neglected to tell him that he now has a son, 20, and shame of shame, an intellectual. The British Navy, Yellowbeard, his son, and members of Yellowbeard's old crew all go after the treasure.

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Plot Keywords:

pirate | treasure | box office flop | piracy | tattooed map | 

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Taglines:

The greatest comedy cast ever assembled for a movie! Everyone who's ever been funny!!! [Australia Theatrical]

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 June 1983 (USA)

Also Known As:

As Loucas Aventuras de Barba Amarela, o Pirata

Filming Locations:

Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hemdale, Iron Pics, Seagoat Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The picture spent a very long time in development hell taking a considerable amount of time to secure financing.

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Goofs

When Dan embraces Yellowbeard and accidentally stabs him, the hilt of the dagger changes between shots.

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Quotes

Captain Hughes: Wait a minute! What is that?
Gilbert: It's a crocodile, sir.
Captain Hughes: What's it for?
Gilbert: Well, um... each sailor is allowed, by tradition, a pet, sir.
Captain Hughes: One pet per sailor, parrots preferred.
Gilbert: Well, we like clubbed together, as it were, if you take my drift, sir.
Captain Hughes: That's bigger than three parrots.
Gilbert: Not if they're in cages, sir.
Captain Hughes: Open it up.
Gilbert: Open it up?
[...]

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Crazy Credits

Toward the end of the credits there is a dedication to Marty Feldman (who died during the filming) that simply states "For Marty"

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Connections

Spoofs Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)

User Reviews

outstandingly funny

It is so tempting to write a letter full of spoilers since the movie is 23 years old, but I'll refrain because fresh eyes should see this movie and decide for themselves whether or not it works as a comedy. I absolutely loved the movie, and greatly enjoyed the talents of four or five different comedy ensembles being blended together for this movie. It didn't work 100 percent of course, but I'd say most of it worked just fine. If Peter Cook's first scene in the film doesn't have you spitting pop through your nose, check your pulse. My nose still tingles thinking about it. I note the many times that Cheech and Chong are singled out in this comment thread for being different or least funny of the cast. Cheech and Chong movies weren't everyone's cup of tea, but as a longtime C&C fan, I found their work in 'Yellowbeard' to be as good as anything else they've ever done. Except for 'The Corsican Brothers' of course.