Yellowbeard
"A Shipload of Laughs."
Originally released in 1983. Yellowbeard is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Mel Damski.
Starring Graham Chapman, Martin Hewitt, and Eric Idle
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (152 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.3M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,300,000
Production Companies
- Yellowbeard Associates
- Hemdale Film Corporation
- Orion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellowbeard about?
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 th...
Who directed Yellowbeard?
Yellowbeard was directed by Mel Damski.
How long is Yellowbeard?
Yellowbeard has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Yellowbeard released?
Yellowbeard was released on June 24, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yellowbeard?
The main cast of Yellowbeard includes Graham Chapman, Martin Hewitt, Eric Idle, Peter Cook, Michael Hordern.
Is Yellowbeard worth watching?
Yellowbeard has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 152 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.