Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)
He's out'a sight...literally!
The eponymous wraith returns to Earth to aid his descendant, elderly Emily Stowecroft. The villains want to kick Emily and her friends out of their group home so that they can build a crooked casino. Good guy Steve Walker gets caught in the middle of the squabble after evoking Blackbeard's ghost.
Director: Robert Stevenson
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: February 8, 1968
Cast
- Peter Ustinov - Captain Blackbeard
- Dean Jones - Steve Walker
- Suzanne Pleshette - Jo Anne Baker
- Elsa Lanchester - Emily Stowecroft
- Richard Deacon - Dean Wheaton
- Joby Baker - Silky Seymour
- Elliott Reid - TV Commentator
- Norman Grabowski - Virgil
- Kelly Thordsen - Motorcycle Officer
- Michael Conrad - Pinetop Purvis
Screenplay
- Ben Stahl (Novel)
- Bill Walsh (Screenplay)
- Don DaGradi (Screenplay)
Music: Robert F. Brunner
Cinematography: Edward Colman
Editing: Robert Stafford
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery
Keywords
witch, gambling, american football coach, auction, coach, pirate, new england, ghost, seaside town, blackbeard
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blackbeard's Ghost about?
- The eponymous wraith returns to Earth to aid his descendant, elderly Emily Stowecroft. The villains want to kick Emily and her friends out of their group home so that they can build a crooked casino. Good guy Steve Walker gets caught in the middle of the squabble after evoking Blackbeard's ghost.
- Who directed Blackbeard's Ghost?
- Blackbeard's Ghost was directed by Robert Stevenson.
- Who stars in Blackbeard's Ghost?
- Blackbeard's Ghost stars Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Elsa Lanchester, Richard Deacon, Joby Baker.
- How long is Blackbeard's Ghost?
- Blackbeard's Ghost has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Blackbeard's Ghost?
- Blackbeard's Ghost is a Comedy, Fantasy, Family film.
- Where was Blackbeard's Ghost produced?
- Blackbeard's Ghost was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Blackbeard's Ghost?
- The themes of Blackbeard's Ghost include: Wizards and Sorcery.