Product Details

• Actors: Robert Newton; Linda Darnell; William Bendix
• Directors: Raoul Walsh
• Writers: DeVallon Scott; Alan Le May
• Producers: Edward A Blatt
• Format: NTSC
• Region: All Regions
• Studio: Synergy Ent
• DVD Release Date: October 30, 2008
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001JP63II
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #248,360 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Blackbeard the Pirate" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Har matey, she don't get better than this", July 6, 2009

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Frank "the man" (Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Blackbeard the Pirate (DVD)

No one makes a better pirate than Robert Newton; not even Errol Flynn or Johnny Depp. Newton made 3 great pirate movies...the other 2 being Treasure Island and Return to Treasure Island. All three were filmed in the early 50s before Newton died of a heart attack, presumably from over-boozing. I had an old VHS copy taped in EP and it was a dreadful print with lousy sound. This DVD edition is absolutely excellent. Vivid colours, clear, just a marvel to watch and the sound is clear. As for skullduggery, swindling, rum drinking, and plain thievery, this has it all, including the famous lines: "Belay that" "Here be the treasure", "Har, matey", :"You white livered scum" as only Newton can deliver. An absolute treat and a visual feast to watch. Co-stars William Bendix, equally disreputable as Blackbeard, and the gorgeous Linda Darnell - one of the most beautiful actresses ever. The story line is not even close to historical correctness but who cares. So hoist the topsail and avast your jib..for 100 minutes and enjoy the golden age of Pirate movies.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE DVD, March 26, 2009

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VD Santangelo (Ellmont, New York United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Blackbeard the Pirate (DVD)

ROBERT NEWTON AT HIS MOST WICKED. HIS BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE IS ONE OF HIS BEST PERFORMANCES. THE ACTION MOVES THE STORY. THE OTHER PLAYERS,SPECIALLY LINDA DARNELL ARE JUST PERFECT. SHE WAS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED ACTRESSES OF HER TIME. SHE WAS CAPABLE OF DOING A GREAT ACTING JOB IN ANY ROLE AND SHE PROVES IT AGAIN HERE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO RETURN TO PURE ENTERTAINMENT.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Revolting Development, June 16, 2009

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Edward F. Flaherty "Blahblahgblah" (Boston, Ma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blackbeard the Pirate (DVD)

Comedy: Blackbeard is challenged by his mate, William Bendix, daring Blackbeard to go below decks and face his two loaded pistols. Blackbeard, not wishing to get shot, ponders a moment and then announces loudly that he is coming down to settle matters. He then grabs an unsuspecting crewman and throws him bodily down the stairs. Bendix fires two shots and then must face the music. (You had to be there.)