Blackbeard's Ghost (1968): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Blackbeard's Ghost is a 1968 fantasy comedy directed by Robert Stevenson, starring Peter Ustinov, Elsa Lanchester and Dean Jones. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic. Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
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What Is Blackbeard's Ghost About?
The premise of Blackbeard's Ghost without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hapless coach inadvertently awakens the mischievous ghost of the pirate Blackbeard through ancient incantations. Doomed to wander until he performs a good deed, Blackbeard can only be heard by his new partner. They join forces to protect an elderly haven from a group of troublemakers, embarking on a comical adventure filled with unlikely friendship and a chance for redemption.
Where to Watch Blackbeard's Ghost
Stream it on Disney Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Blackbeard's Ghost Cast
Peter Ustinov leads the cast, with Elsa Lanchester and Dean Jones. Directed by Robert Stevenson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Stevenson
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Critics gave Blackbeard's Ghost 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Blackbeard's Ghost Plot Summary
What happens in Blackbeard's Ghost from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Steve Walker (/actor/dean-jones) rolls into the historic and charming town of Godolphin, the fate of the beloved Blackbeard’s Inn hangs in the balance. Named after the notorious Captain Edward Teach, the inn has served as a warm refuge for many over the years, but now it faces the threat of modernity and the greed of Silky Seymour - a local crime boss intent on seizing the establishment. In a valiant effort to save their cherished inn, the Daughters of the Buccaneers, a feisty trio of elderly women linked to Blackbeard’s crew, stand their ground against Seymour’s ambitions.
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Blackbeard's Ghost Trailers & Videos
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What is the name of the inn that is at risk of closure?
Cars in Blackbeard's Ghost
6 cars on screen, including the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and the 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente.
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1965 Ford Country Sedan Background role
Blackbeard's Ghost Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Kapten Svartskägg spöke” and “Το Φάντασμα του Μαυρογένη”.
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- Kapten Svartskägg spöke
- Το Φάντασμα του Μαυρογένη
- Ένας Τρελλός... Τρελλός Πειρατής
- Ένας Τρελός... Τρελός Πειρατής
- 黒ひげ大旋風
- Le Fantôme de Barbe Noire
- Feketeszakáll szelleme
- Mi amigo el fantasma
- Il fantasma del pirata Barbanera
- Käpt'n Blackbeards Spuk-Kaschemme
- O Fantasma de Barba Negra
- תעתועי שחור הזקן
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- Kaptajn Sortskæg går igen
- Spöke på villovägar
- Призрак Черной Бороды
- O Fantasma do Barba Negra
- 블랙비어드 고스트
- 黑胡鬼
- شبح ریش سیاه
- Duch Blackbearda
- Fantoma lui Barbă Neagră
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Blackbeard's Ghost FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Blackbeard's Ghost, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blackbeard's Ghost?
Blackbeard's Ghost runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Blackbeard's Ghost released?
Blackbeard's Ghost was released on February 8, 1968.
Who directed Blackbeard's Ghost?
Blackbeard's Ghost was directed by Robert Stevenson.
More films by Robert Stevenson Who is in the cast of Blackbeard's Ghost?
Blackbeard's Ghost stars Peter Ustinov, Elsa Lanchester and Dean Jones, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Blackbeard's Ghost?
In the US, Blackbeard's Ghost is streaming on Disney Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Blackbeard's Ghost rated?
Blackbeard's Ghost has 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Blackbeard's Ghost have a post-credit scene?
No. Blackbeard's Ghost has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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