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Yellowbeard

  • 19831983
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Yellowbeard (1983)
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After serving two decades in prison, Yellowbeard (Graham Chapman) breaks out determined to recover the treasure that he buried so long ago, alongside his son, old crew, and the British Navy.After serving two decades in prison, Yellowbeard (Graham Chapman) breaks out determined to recover the treasure that he buried so long ago, alongside his son, old crew, and the British Navy.After serving two decades in prison, Yellowbeard (Graham Chapman) breaks out determined to recover the treasure that he buried so long ago, alongside his son, old crew, and the British Navy.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
8.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
6,972
549
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    • Director
      • Mel Damski
    • Writers
      • Graham Chapman
      • Peter Cook
      • Bernard McKenna
    • Stars
      • Graham Chapman
      • Peter Boyle
      • Cheech Marin
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Mel Damski
    • Writers
      • Graham Chapman
      • Peter Cook
      • Bernard McKenna
    • Stars
      • Graham Chapman
      • Peter Boyle
      • Cheech Marin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 86User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore

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    Trailer 2:56
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    Photos46

    Madeline Kahn in Yellowbeard (1983)
    Graham Chapman in Yellowbeard (1983)
    Peter Cook and Beryl Reid in Yellowbeard (1983)
    Marty Feldman and Peter Boyle in Yellowbeard (1983)
    David Bowie and Madeline Kahn in Yellowbeard (1983)
    Susannah York in Yellowbeard (1983)
    John Cleese and Marty Feldman in Yellowbeard (1983)
    Eric Idle in Yellowbeard (1983)
    Cheech Marin in Yellowbeard (1983)
    James Mason in Yellowbeard (1983)
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    Yellowbeard (1983)

    Top cast

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    Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman
    • Yellowbeard
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Moon
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • El Segundo
    • (as Richard 'Cheech' Marin)
    Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong
    • El Nebuloso
    Peter Cook
    Peter Cook
    • Lord Lambourn
    Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman
    • Gilbert
    Martin Hewitt
    Martin Hewitt
    • Dan
    Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern
    • Dr. Gilpin
    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Commander Clement
    Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn
    • Betty
    James Mason
    James Mason
    • Captain Hughes
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Blind Pew
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • Mr. Crisp and Verdugo
    Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan
    • Flunkie
    Stacey Nelkin
    Stacey Nelkin
    • Triola
    Nigel Planer
    Nigel Planer
    • Mansell
    Susannah York
    Susannah York
    • Lady Churchill
    Beryl Reid
    Beryl Reid
    • Lady Lambourn
    • Director
      • Mel Damski
    • Writers
      • Graham Chapman
      • Peter Cook
      • Bernard McKenna
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Final theatrical movie of Marty Feldman (Gilbert). He died during production on December 2, 1982 of a heart attack.
    • Goofs
      When Dan embraces Yellowbeard and accidentally stabs him, the hilt of the dagger changes between shots.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: The pirate Yellowbeard captured many other galleons, killing over five-hundred men in cold blood. He would tear the captains hearts out and swallow them whole. Often forcing his victims to eat their own lips, he was caught and imprisoned... for tax evasion.

    • 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"
    • Connections
      Edited into Group Madness (1983)

    User reviews86

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    You'll never get all of the jokes in one viewing!
    For those who are seeking a sophisticated plot, Oscar calliber acting, and a smooth flowing movie, look elsewhere. However, if you like to laugh, jump in, the water's hillarious. This movie has so many levels of comedy, you can't get it all in one viewing. You will sell this movie short if you only watch it once. Chapman is over the top with his characterization of the pure testosterone driven Yellowbeard. The supporting cast is mind blowingly funny. If this movie doesn't make you laugh, you need a vacation, and, possibly, a therapist. Favorite lines... "Killin plants!" ... "I must just have a word with this man here!" ... "I could, I could.. Oh what could I do?"

    Someone in GB needs to hunt down the closet where the original reels are kept, steal them and print them to DVD. It will be a tremendous loss when this one disappears completely. (remember, VHS has a 10 year shelf life... that is why everyone I've seen looks terrible!)
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    • Jul 19, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 24, 1983 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Captain Dotterbart
    • Filming locations
      • Rye, East Sussex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Seagoat Films
      • Hemdale
      • Cinema '84
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,300,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,564,155
      • Jun 26, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,300,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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