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Blackbeard the Pirate

Swashbuckler set on the high seas in the 17th century. Edward Maynard sets out to claim a fortune by posing as a surgeon on Blackbeard's ship.

Swashbuckling adventure set on the high seas in the 17th century, when the Spanish Main was plagued with piracy. The English monarch, enraged by the infamous buccaneer Blackbeard's interference with legitimate commerce, dispatches Sir Henry Morgan to confront the pirate and his crew of cut-throats. But having kidnapped Sir Henry's bride, Blackbeard now holds a worthwhile hostage.

1 hour, 38 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 Mar 201706:30

Credits

RoleContributor
Teach/BlackbeardRobert Newton
BriggsRichard Egan
EdwinaLinda Darnell
MaynardKeith Andes
WorleyWilliam Bendix
Sir Henry MorganTorin Thatcher
AlvinaIrene Ryan
NollAlan Mowbray
DirectorRaoul Walsh
ProducerEdmund Grainger
WriterAlan Le May

Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 Jul 200811:20
  • Sat 16 Aug 201406:05
  • Sat 18 Mar 201706:30

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