Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1952, Blackbeard, the Pirate is an adventure film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 99 minutes. “The thunder of their plundering shook the earth, the seas, the sky!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Honest Robert Maynard finds himself serving as ship's surgeon under the infamous pirate Blackbeard.
Who’s in it. Blackbeard, the Pirate stars Robert Newton as Blackbeard, Linda Darnell as Edwina Mansfield, William Bendix as Ben Worley and Keith Andes as Robert Maynard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Blackbeard, the Pirate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackbeard, the Pirate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackbeard, the Pirate tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)?
- In US, Blackbeard, the Pirate is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blackbeard, the Pirate worth watching?
- Blackbeard, the Pirate holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackbeard, the Pirate?
- Blackbeard, the Pirate stars Robert Newton, Linda Darnell, William Bendix, Keith Andes and Torin Thatcher.
- When was Blackbeard, the Pirate released?
- Blackbeard, the Pirate was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.