Blackbeard, the Pirate
“The thunder of their plundering shook the earth, the seas, the sky!”
Synopsis
Honest Robert Maynard finds himself serving as ship's surgeon under the infamous pirate Blackbeard.
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Blackbeard The Pirate 1952 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-02
Top Cast
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Robert Newton
Blackbeard
Linda Darnell
Edwina Mansfield
William Bendix
Ben Worley
Keith Andes
Robert Maynard
Torin Thatcher
Sir Henry Morgan
Irene Ryan
Alvina, a lady in waiting
Alan Mowbray
Noll
Richard Egan
Briggs
Skelton Knaggs
Gilly
Dick Wessel
Dutchman
Anthony Caruso
Pierre La Garde
Jack Lambert
Tom Whetstone
Noel Drayton
Jeremy
Pat Flaherty
Job Maggot
Chuck Roberson
Mounted Soldier
Patrick Whyte
Captain
Peter Ortiz
Pirate
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Le May
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Blackbeard, the Pirate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Alan Le May, DeVallon Scott
Victor Young
William E. Snyder
Ralph Dawson
Edmund Grainger
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Alan Le May
Screenplay
Edmund Grainger
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Michael Woulfe
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackbeard, the Pirate
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What is Blackbeard, the Pirate about?
Honest Robert Maynard finds himself serving as ship's surgeon under the infamous pirate Blackbeard.
Who directed Blackbeard, the Pirate?
Blackbeard, the Pirate was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Blackbeard, the Pirate?
The principal cast of Blackbeard, the Pirate includes Robert Newton, Linda Darnell, William Bendix, Keith Andes, Torin Thatcher.
When was Blackbeard, the Pirate released and how long is it?
Blackbeard, the Pirate was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackbeard, the Pirate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackbeard, the Pirate was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackbeard, the Pirate?
Blackbeard, the Pirate holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).