Question 1

What historical coincidence marks the release of 'Blackbeard's Ghost'?

Accepted Answer

The film was released in 1968, the 250th anniversary of the death of the real-life pirate Blackbeard, Edward Teach.

Question 2

How did Peter Ustinov's portrayal of Blackbeard differ from the source novel?

Accepted Answer

Peter Ustinov played Blackbeard as a rollicking and somewhat 'naughty' person, much different than the character in the 1965 novel by Ben Stahl.

Question 3

What song is sung by the main cast as they march to a showdown in the film?

Accepted Answer

They sing 'Heart of Oak,' the official march of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom.

Question 4

Where were the track practice scenes for 'Blackbeard's Ghost' filmed?

Accepted Answer

The track practice scenes were filmed just north of the Disney Studios at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, CA.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'Blackbeard's Ghost'?

Accepted Answer

Villains want to kick Emily Stowecroft and her friends out of their group home to build a crooked casino, with Steve Walker caught in the middle after evoking Blackbeard's ghost.

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