Blackbeard (2006 film)

Blackbeard
Genre Adventure, Drama
Distributed by Hallmark Channel
Directed by Kevin Connor
Produced by H. Daniel Gross
Robert Halmi
Larry Levinson
Written by Bryce Zabel
Starring Angus Macfadyen
Richard Chamberlain
Music by Elia Cmiral
Cinematography Alan Caso
Production company Larry Levinson Productions
Hallmark Entertainment
Country  United States
Language English
Original channel Hallmark Channel
Release date 17 June 2006
Running time 169 minutes (DVD version)

Blackbeard is an adventuredrama miniseries based on the pirate Blackbeard. It premiered on Hallmark Channel on June 17, 2006. The Kevin Connor film was shot on location in Thailand, the town of New Providence built on a coconut plantation. The film includes many factual names and places, but is essentially a fictional story.

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Plot summary

The 18th century notorious pirate Blackbeard (Angus Macfadyen) wreaks havoc on the high-seas looking for Captain Kidd's treasure. His dark presence causes controversy in the local port town of New Providence, especially among Gov. Charles Eden (Richard Chamberlain) and his adopted daughter Charlotte (Jessica Chastain), who is being wooed by Lt. Robert Maynard (Mark Umbers).

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DVD release

It was released on DVD by Echo Bridge Entertainment on July 11, 2006.

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