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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Robert Stevenson

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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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