Blackbeard

Blackbeard Movie Poster Country United States Thailand Directed by Kevin Connor Release Date 2006 Language English Studio Hallmark Entertainment Canal+ Larry Levinson Productions Living Films Distributor Sonar Entertainment Main Cast Character Actor Blackbeard Angus Macfadyen Lt. Robert Maynard Mark Umbers Governor Charles Eden Richard Chamberlain Charlotte Ormand Jessica Chastain Cpt. Benjamin Hornigold Stacy Keach Sally Dunbar Rachel Ward Israel Hands Anthony Green Cpt. Ellis Brand Paul Brightwell

Blackbeard is an adventure – drama based on a story about the pirate Blackbeard, directed by Kevin Connor in 2006. The 18th century notorious pirate captain Edward "Blackbeard" Teach (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 governor Charles Eden (Richard Chamberlain) and his adopted daughter Charlotte Ormand (Jessica Chastain), who is being wooed by Lt. Robert Maynard (Mark Umbers).

The following weapons were used in the TV film Blackbeard:

Flintlock Pistol

The pirates and also british mariners in the film use Flintlock Pistols.

Prop replica of Jack Sparrow's 'Pirates' flintlock.

Captain "Blackbeard" (Angus Macfadyen) holds his Flintlock pistol.

Israel Hands (Anthony Green) points pistols at Hornigold´s men.

The governor Charles Eden (Richard Chamberlain) wears a pistol whenever in his carriage.

Cpt. Ellis Brand (Paul Brightwell) shoots at Tobias Knight.

Pirate shoots a pistol at Lt. Maynard.

Charlotte Ormand (Jessica Chastain) shoots a pirate with her pistol.

Lt. Robert Maynard (Mark Umbers) (left) fires at Blackbeard.

Brown Bess Flintlock Musket

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Modern reproduction Sea Service Brown Bess Naval musket

A pirate fires a Brown Bess Flintlock Musket at English sailors.

Soldiers armed with muskets lead condemned men to the gallows.

An English sailor fires a musket at the pirates.

Blunderbuss

Charlotte (Jessica Chastain) prepares to welcome some pirates with a Blunderbuss.

Blunderbuss Flintlock

Charlotte (Jessica Chastain) prepares to "welcome" pirates with a Blunderbuss in her hands.

Swivel cannon

Swivel gun - 18th century

Captain Edward "Blackbeard" Teach points a swivel gun at Lt. Maynard.

British sailors fire upon Blackbeard´s ship.

Naval cannon

The pirate ship was equipped with powerful naval cannons.

Naval cannon - 18th century