Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done
Synopsis
Able Seaman Dick Deadeye is charged by Queen Victoria to find the stolen Ultimate Secret. His ugliness means that his life has always been lonely but a buxom barmaid takes a shine to him. Together, they battle pirates and an evil magician before discovering that the Ultimate Secret is nothing but LOVE! Using songs based on the original works of Gilbert and Sullivan (but updated with modern lyrics), this film was created to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the first collaboration of the composers of the Savoy Operas.
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Victor Spinetti
Dick Deadeye (voice)
Peter Reeves
Sorceror / Captain of the Pinafore (voice)
George A. Cooper
The Pirate King (voice)
Miriam Karlin
Little Buttercup / Utopian Maiden (voice)
John Newton
Nanki Poo (voice)
Julia McKenzie
Rose Maybud (voice)
Francis Ghent
Monarch of the Sea / Major General (voice)
Barry Cryer
Judge (voice)
Beth Porter
Yum-Yum / Princess Zara / Queen Victoria (voice)
Linda Lewis
Yum-Yum (singing voice)
Long John Baldry
Monarch of the Sea / Major General (singing voice)
Liza Strike
Rose Maybud (singing voice)
Ian Samwell
The Pirate King / The Prisoner (singing voice)
Casey Kelly
Nanki Poo (singing voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Melendez
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Miller, Leo Rost
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan, William S. Gilbert
- Original Title
- Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Bill Melendez Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Melendez
Robin Miller, Leo Rost
Arthur Sullivan, William S. Gilbert
Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez, Roger Donley, Babette Monteil
Leo Rost, Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez
Producer
Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez
Editor
Roger Donley
Editor
Babette Monteil
Editor
Bill Melendez
Director
Robin Miller
Writer
Leo Rost
Writer
Ronald Searle
Production Design
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What is Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done about?
Able Seaman Dick Deadeye is charged by Queen Victoria to find the stolen Ultimate Secret. His ugliness means that his life has always been lonely but a buxom barmaid takes a shine to him. Together, they battle pirates and an evil magician before discovering that the Ultimate Secret is nothing but LOVE! Using songs based on the original works of Gilbert and Sullivan (but updated with modern lyrics), this film was created to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the first collaboration of the composers of the Savoy Operas.
Who directed Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done?
Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done was directed by Bill Melendez.
Who stars in Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done?
The principal cast of Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done includes Victor Spinetti, Peter Reeves, George A. Cooper, Miriam Karlin, John Newton.
When was Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done released and how long is it?
Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done was composed by Arthur Sullivan, William S. Gilbert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done?
Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done holds official age classifications: GB: G.