Blackbeards Ghost is a 1968 English-language Comedy Family motion picture written by Ben Stahl, Don Dagradi and Bill Walsh. The movie is directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Bill Walsh under the banner of Walt Disney Productions. In this comedy, Peter Ustinov is the famous pirate's ghost that returns to our time. Blackbeard has been cursed by his last wife who was a notorious witch, so that he will never die. The only way to break the curse is to do (for once in his life) a good act. Is the famous pirate able to do something good? Written by Chris Makrozahopoulos. Blackbeards ghost stars Peter Ustinov in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Elsa Lanchester, Joby Baker, Elliott Reid and Richard Deacon. The music was composed by Robert F. Brunner. Cinematography was done by Edward Colman and editing by Robert Stafford. The motion picture has a running time of 106 minutes. It was released on 15th January 1968. The film made a box office gross of $21 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by Buena Vista Distribution.