Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done (1975)

Able Seaman Dick Deadeye is charged by Queen Victoria to find the stolen Ultimate Secret. His ugliness means that his life has always been lonely but a buxom barmaid takes a shine to him. ... See full summary »

Director:

Bill Melendez

Writers:

Robin Miller (story), Leo Rost (story),

Stars:

Victor Spinetti, Peter Reeves, George A. Cooper

Cast

Cast overview:
Victor Spinetti	...	Dick Deadeye (voice)
Peter Reeves	...	Sorcerer / Captain of the Pinafore (voice)
George A. Cooper	...	The Pirate King (voice)
Miriam Karlin	...	Little Buttercup / Utopian Maiden (voice)
John Newton	...	Nanki Poo (voice)
Linda Lewis	...	Yum-Yum (voice)
Julia McKenzie	...	Rose Maybud (voice)
Francis Ghent	...	Monarch of The Sea / Major General (voice)
Barry Cryer	...	Judge (voice)
Beth Porter	...	Yum-Yum (voice)
Long John Baldry	...	Monarch of The Sea / Major General (singing voice) (as John Baldry)
Liza Strike	...	Rose Maybud (singing voice)
Ian Samwell	...	The Pirate King / The Prisoner (singing voice)
Casey Kelly	...	Nanki Poo (singing voice)

Storyline

Able Seaman Dick Deadeye is charged by Queen Victoria to find the stolen Ultimate Secret. His ugliness means that his life has always been lonely but a buxom barmaid takes a shine to him. Together, they battle pirates and an evil magician before discovering that the Ultimate Secret is nothing but LOVE! Using songs based on the original works of Gilbert and Sullivan (but updated with modern lyrics), this film was created to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the first collaboration of the composers of the Savoy Operas.

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Plot Keywords:

seaman | independent film | character name in title

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Genres:

Animation | Musical

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

July 1976 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bill Melendez Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

User Reviews

Fantastic film

This is one of my all time favorite films, who can not love the schameleon.

I would describe the music style similar to 70's versions of Lloyd-weber musicals like Jesus Christ Superstar, basically it is G&S with a great 70's wah wah guitar. Magical!

for the record it was available on video in the USA, I have a copy, there is also an accompanying book

Highlights are the linda lewis solo, it is enjoyable for adults and children alike and can be watched time and time again. The story follows the ultimate secret (which unlike government secrets) nobody knows. The story drags a little at the end but to thread a story across so make GS productions is amazing in itself