Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)

80% of critics liked it
(10 reviews)
68% of users liked it
(6,257 ratings)

Blackbeard's Ghost was one of the first Disney productions released after Walt's death. Peter Ustinov stars as the eponymous wraith, who returns to Earth to come to aid of his descendant, elderly Elsa Lanchester. The villains want to kick Lanchester and her friends out of their group home so that… More Blackbeard's Ghost was one of the first Disney productions released after Walt's death. Peter Ustinov stars as the eponymous wraith, who returns to Earth to come to aid of his descendant, elderly Elsa Lanchester. The villains want to kick Lanchester and her friends out of their group home so that they can build a crooked casino. Good guy Dean Jones evokes the spirit of Blackbeard to thwart the bad guys. The supporting cast ranges from Richard Deacon to Gil Lamb, while Peter Ellenshaw performs the visual effects with mattes, miniatures, and process screens. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 47 min.
Directed By: Robert Stevenson
Written By: Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi
Genres: Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Feb 8, 1968 Wide
On DVD: Jun 4, 2002

Critic Reviews

Scott G. Mignola, Common Sense Media
A yo-ho-wholesome retread of Disney favorites.
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Middling Disney a la Dean Jones and Peter Ustinov; OK family fare.
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
Ustinov e Jones fazem uma ótima dupla cômica em um filme que, de forma inocente (até mesmo bobinha), conquista pela despretensão.
Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide
Undeniably silly and somewhat dated, Blackbeard’s Ghost remains harmless, modestly entertaining family fare.
Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Another stupid Disney live-action piece of inane cliches and situations.

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Phil H

Another great pirate themed flick, again from Disney. I love the innocent effects n look compared to today, it's lovely, spookyish, charming and Ustinov is pretty funny too. The highlight is the athletics event and I loved the big spooky looking Inn which the old ladies ran and… More
Another great pirate themed flick, again from Disney. I love the innocent effects n look compared to today, it's lovely, spookyish, charming and Ustinov is pretty funny too. The highlight is the athletics event and I loved the big spooky looking Inn which the old ladies ran and where Blackbeard haunted.
Jason S

I remember liking this one as a kid and the casino scene still stands out for me. Funny.
Film C

ive seen this i thought it was funny but i watched it years ago so for its time i thought it was relli funny worth a watch
Lafe F

I have fond memories of this classic Disney live-action flick, which is now a classic.
Sophie B

This is really funny!
Barry L

Greta for the kids.