Yellowbeard(1983)
A Shipload of Laughs.
Yellowbeard Synopsis
For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sentenced to 20 years in St. Victim's Prison for the Extremely Naughty. In a scheme to confiscate his fabulous treasure, the Royal Navy allows him to escape and follows him, where saucy tarts, lisping demigods and some awful puns and punishments await.
Yellowbeard (1983) is a comedy and adventure film directed by Mel Damski, released on June 24, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Graham Chapman, Martin Hewitt, Eric Idle and Peter Cook. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 160 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Damski
- Writers:
- Bernard McKenna, Peter Cook, Graham Chapman
- Producers:
- Carter DeHaven
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Fisher
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Yellowbeard Associates, Hemdale Film Corporation
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Yellowbeard (1983) Trailer
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Yellowbeard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Graham Chapman
as Captain Yellowbeard
Martin Hewitt
as Dan
Eric Idle
as Commander Clement
Peter Cook
as Lord Percy Lambourn
Michael Hordern
as Dr. Gilpin
Peter Boyle
as Moon
Madeline Kahn
as Betty
Marty Feldman
as Gilbert
John Cleese
as Harvey 'Blind' Pew
Cheech Marin
as El Segundo
Tommy Chong
as El Nebuloso
James Mason
as Captain Hughes
Key crew
Directed by Mel Damski, written by Bernard McKenna, Peter Cook and Graham Chapman, produced by Carter DeHaven.
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Yellowbeard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 160 ratings.
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Yellowbeard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Yellowbeard online?
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Yellowbeard (1983) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Yellowbeard?
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The main cast of Yellowbeard (1983) includes Graham Chapman, Martin Hewitt, Eric Idle, Peter Cook and Michael Hordern. The film was directed by Mel Damski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yellowbeard released?
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Yellowbeard was released on June 24, 1983 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Yellowbeard worth watching?
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Yellowbeard (1983) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 160 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Yellowbeard?
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Yes. The official Yellowbeard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.