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Blackbeard, the Pirate

In this action-packed adventure, a man of unwavering integrity finds himself in a treacherous predicament as the ship's surgeon on a pirate ship captained by the notorious Blackbeard.

In 1674, Sir Henry Morgan, a former pirate turned Jamaican official, is targeted by Robert Maynard, who seeks a large reward by exposing Morgan's alleged return to piracy. Maynard infiltrates Morgan's crew by posing as a ship's surgeon alongside a loyal henchman, only to discover that the man has been replaced by the notorious Blackbeard. Meanwhile, Edwina Mansfield, a seemingly helpless woman, harbors a hidden agenda.

Info about Blackbeard, the Pirate

Studio(s): RKO Radio Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Dec 24, 1952

Production Country: United States

Genres:Adventure, Romance