Yellowbeard
“A shipload of laughs.”
Synopsis
For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sentenced to 20 years in St. Victim's Prison for the Extremely Naughty. In a scheme to confiscate his fabulous treasure, the Royal Navy allows him to escape and follows him, where saucy tarts, lisping demigods and some awful puns and punishments await.
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Yellowbeard (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-02
Top Cast
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Graham Chapman
Captain Yellowbeard
Martin Hewitt
Dan
Eric Idle
Commander Clement
Peter Cook
Lord Percy Lambourn
Michael Hordern
Dr. Gilpin
Peter Boyle
Moon
Madeline Kahn
Betty
Marty Feldman
Gilbert
John Cleese
Harvey 'Blind' Pew
Cheech Marin
El Segundo
Tommy Chong
El Nebuloso
James Mason
Captain Hughes
Nigel Planer
Mansell
Bernard Fox
Tarbuck
Nigel Stock
Admiral
Kenneth Danziger
Mr. Martin
Kenneth Mars
Mr. Crisp
Greta Blackburn
Mister Prostitute
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.43x
-$5.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Damski
- Screenplay & Story
- Graham Chapman, Peter Cook, Bernard McKenna
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- Yellowbeard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.3M
- Production Studios
- Yellowbeard Associates, Hemdale Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Damski
Graham Chapman, Peter Cook, Bernard McKenna
John Morris
Gerry Fisher
William Reynolds
John Daly, Carter DeHaven, Richard M. Greenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Damski
Director
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
William Reynolds
Editor
Graham Chapman
Writer
Peter Cook
Writer
Bernard McKenna
Writer
Joseph R. Jennings
Production Design
Stephen Miles
Costume Design
Carter DeHaven
Producer
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellowbeard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yellowbeard about?
For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sentenced to 20 years in St. Victim's Prison for the Extremely Naughty. In a scheme to confiscate his fabulous treasure, the Royal Navy allows him to escape and follows him, where saucy tarts, lisping demigods and some awful puns and punishments await.
Who directed Yellowbeard?
Yellowbeard was directed by Mel Damski.
Who stars in Yellowbeard?
The principal cast of Yellowbeard includes Graham Chapman, Martin Hewitt, Eric Idle, Peter Cook, Michael Hordern.
When was Yellowbeard released and how long is it?
Yellowbeard was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Yellowbeard?
Yellowbeard had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $4.3M at the worldwide box office (0.43 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Yellowbeard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yellowbeard was composed by John Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yellowbeard?
Yellowbeard holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).