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Yellowbeard

  • 19831983
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
8K
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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
8K
YOUR RATING
  • 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
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:56
    Official Trailer

    Photos50

    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)
    John Cleese in Yellowbeard (1983)
    Yellowbeard (1983)

    Top cast

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    Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman
    • Yellowbeardas Yellowbeard
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Moonas Moon
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • El Segundoas El Segundo
    • (as Richard 'Cheech' Marin)
    Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong
    • El Nebulosoas El Nebuloso
    Peter Cook
    Peter Cook
    • Lord Lambournas Lord Lambourn
    Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman
    • Gilbertas Gilbert
    Martin Hewitt
    Martin Hewitt
    • Danas Dan
    Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern
    • Dr. Gilpinas Dr. Gilpin
    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Commander Clementas Commander Clement
    Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn
    • Bettyas Betty
    James Mason
    James Mason
    • Captain Hughesas Captain Hughes
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Blind Pewas Blind Pew
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • Mr. Crisp and Verdugoas Mr. Crisp and Verdugo
    Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan
    • Flunkieas Flunkie
    Stacey Nelkin
    Stacey Nelkin
    • Triolaas Triola
    Nigel Planer
    Nigel Planer
    • Mansellas Mansell
    Susannah York
    Susannah York
    • Lady Churchillas Lady Churchill
    Beryl Reid
    Beryl Reid
    • Lady Lambournas Lady Lambourn
    • Director
      • Mel Damski
    • Writers
      • Graham Chapman
      • Peter Cook
      • Bernard McKenna
    • All cast & crew
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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

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Funny, but should have been moreso...
    With this cast and budget, should have been much more of a sustained laugh fest. Nevertheless, many of the lines and visuals are classics, and everyone aboard is such a pro that you can forgive the deader stretches. Marty Feldman does a lot with not much material, while Peter Cook's beyond-deadpan mutterings are frequently hilarious. Disappointing were Peter Boyle and Tommy Chong, the latter to the point of inducing nausea. Cheech Marin fares better, but only because his character is written with marginally more dimension. Loved David Bowie's cameo and Madeline Kahn's pluckiness. James Mason, however, looks vaguely uncomfortable (not to mention feeble) in his few scenes, which, sadly, do not contain any glittering gags.

    All in all, you will definitely laugh, cringe, and yawn, but won't regret tuning in.
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    • phdyr51
    • Mar 16, 2007

    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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