Blackbeard's Ghost
“He's out'a sight...literally!”
Synopsis
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.
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Blackbeard's GhostOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-11
Top Cast
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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
Herbie Faye
Croupier
George Murdock
Head Official
Hank Jones
Gudger Larkin
Ned Glass
Teller
Gil Lamb
Waiter
Alan Carney
Bartender
Ted Markland
Charles
Lou Nova
Leon
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh
- Original Score
- Robert F. Brunner
- Original Title
- Blackbeard's Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh, Ben Stahl
Robert F. Brunner
Edward Colman
Robert Stafford
Bill Walsh
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stevenson
Director
Don DaGradi
Screenplay
Bill Walsh
Producer
Bill Walsh
Screenplay
Robert F. Brunner
Original Music Composer
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Robert Stafford
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackbeard's Ghost
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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?
The principal cast of Blackbeard's Ghost includes Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Elsa Lanchester, Richard Deacon.
When was Blackbeard's Ghost released and how long is it?
Blackbeard's Ghost was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackbeard's Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackbeard's Ghost was composed by Robert F. Brunner.
Is Blackbeard's Ghost based on a book or true story?
Blackbeard's Ghost is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ben Stahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackbeard's Ghost?
Blackbeard's Ghost holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).