Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done - 1975

Able Seaman Dick Deadeye is charged by Queen Victoria to find the stolen Ultimate Secret. His ugliness means that his life has always been lonely but a buxom barmaid takes a shine to him. Together, they battle pirates and an evil magician before discovering that the Ultimate Secret is nothing but LOVE! Using songs based on the original works of Gilbert and Sullivan (but updated with modern lyrics), this film was created to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the first collaboration of the composers of the Savoy Operas.

81min
1975
G
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.8/10

Cast

Victor Spinetti profile pictureVictor SpinettiDick Deadeye (voice)
George A. Cooper profile pictureGeorge A. CooperThe Pirate King (voice)
Miriam Karlin profile pictureMiriam KarlinLittle Buttercup / Utopian Maiden (voice)
John Newton profile pictureJohn NewtonNanki Poo (voice)
Julia McKenzie profile pictureJulia McKenzieRose Maybud (voice)
Barry Cryer profile pictureBarry CryerJudge (voice)
Long John Baldry profile pictureLong John BaldryMonarch of the Sea / Major General (singing voice)

About Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done

Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done Overview

Able Seaman Dick Deadeye is charged by Queen Victoria to find the stolen Ultimate Secret. His ugliness means that his life has always been lonely but a buxom barmaid takes a shine to him. Together, they battle pirates and an evil magician before discovering that the Ultimate Secret is nothing but LOVE! Using songs based on the original works of Gilbert and Sullivan (but updated with modern lyrics), this film was created to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the first collaboration of the composers of the Savoy Operas.

Age Rating: G
Runtime: 81min

Extra details

Original Title: Dick Deadeye, or Duty Done
Original Language: English
Directed By: Bill Melendez
Production Companies
Bill Melendez Productions