Blackbeard's Ghost

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Blackbeard's Ghost

G,

1968,

1h 46m,

Kids & Family/

Fantasy

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After accidentally reciting some magic words, track coach Steve Walker (Dean Jones) summons the ghost of the dreaded pirate Blackbeard (Peter Ustinov). The spirit explains to Steve that he was cursed by his wife to roam the Earth until he performs one good deed. Since Steve is the only one who can hear or see Blackbeard, he has no choice but to aid him in his task. Together, they help Professor Backer (Suzanne Pleshette) stop a gang of crooks from taking over an inn for the elderly.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Oct 23, 2004

3/4

The plot is completely confused, and kids, who are much better at these things than adults, will enjoy its twists and turns. Ustinov is fine as the rum swilling, yo-ho-hoing Blackbeard.

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Jul 25, 2003

C+

Undeniably silly and somewhat dated, Blackbeard’s Ghost remains harmless, modestly entertaining family fare.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

May 16, 2019

B

[Peter Ustinov 's] very funny in the role of Blackbeard.

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Scott G. Mignola

Common Sense Media

Jan 2, 2011

3/5

A yo-ho-wholesome retread of Disney favorites.

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Apr 20, 2007

3/5

Middling Disney a la Dean Jones and Peter Ustinov; OK family fare.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Aug 8, 2005

3/5

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Jul 15, 2018

One of the funnest Disney movies I have ever seen. Loved it as a kid, and I still do.

Theodore P

Oct 21, 2017

Lightweight Disney comedy gets a big boost from a strong cast. Dean Jones is the new track coach at a local college and after spending the night at Blackbeard's Inn, where he befriends the cantankerous ghost of Edward Teach, AKA Blackbeard, played by the always excellent Peter Ustinov, who then helps Jones and love interest Suzanne Pleshette secure money to save the hotel from being taken away by the bank (and gangsters). The plot isn't really why you'd watch this film. It's the banter between Jones and Pleshette, and the comic mugging by Ustinov, which all goes a very long way. It's also fun to see the original Bride of Frankenstein, Elsa Lanchester, in a supporting role. Far from a Disney classic, it's still solid entertainment. And as an aside, I'm kind of fascinated thinking back to the many Disney live action films of the 60s and 70s that were made for kids, but which feature no children. This is something you don't ever really see anymore in children's movies.

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Leia R

Feb 18, 2010

Peter Ustinov's first Disney movie is a real treasure that is fun for everybody. He is entertaining as Blackbeard, and with Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette by his side this is a surefire live-action classic. (First viewing - In my mid-twenties)

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Robert Stevenson

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Peter Ustinov

Captain Blackbeard

Dean Jones

Steve Walker

Suzanne Pleshette

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Synopsis

After accidentally reciting some magic words, track coach Steve Walker (Dean Jones) summons the ghost of the dreaded pirate Blackbeard (Peter Ustinov). The spirit explains to Steve that he was cursed by his wife to roam the Earth until he performs one good deed. Since Steve is the only one who can hear or see Blackbeard, he has no choice but to aid him in his task. Together, they help Professor Backer (Suzanne Pleshette) stop a gang of crooks from taking over an inn for the elderly.

Director: Robert Stevenson
Producer: Bill Walsh
Screenwriter: Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 46m

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