Blackbeard, the Pirate

Where to Watch Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952) (Legally)

The thunder of their plundering shook the earth, the seas, the sky!
Dec 24, 1952 US 99 min PG
5.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
49 votes
Adventure
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1952), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Adventure, with a runtime around 99 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 5.9/10 from about 49 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

surgeon, pirate, swashbuckler, 18th century, sword duel, pirate ship, blackbeard

Official trailer

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Plot

Honest Robert Maynard finds himself serving as ship's surgeon under the infamous pirate Blackbeard.

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Main cast

Robert Newton
Robert Newton
as Blackbeard
Linda Darnell
Linda Darnell
as Edwina Mansfield
William Bendix
William Bendix
as Ben Worley
Keith Andes
Keith Andes
as Robert Maynard
Torin Thatcher
Torin Thatcher
as Sir Henry Morgan
Irene Ryan
Irene Ryan
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
Alan Mowbray
Alan Mowbray
as Noll
Richard Egan
Richard Egan
as Briggs
Skelton Knaggs
Skelton Knaggs
as Gilly
Dick Wessel
Dick Wessel
as Dutchman