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|goals = Find Flint's treasure. |
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| − | + | {{Quote|Easy, Jim. T'is all in good fun. Pleased I am to initiate you into our enterprising... um... company... which entitles you to all the benefits thereof.|Long John Silver to Jim Hawkins}} |
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| − | '''Long John Silver''' is the ship's manipulative and treacherous cook and the main antagonist of ''Muppet Treasure Island''. |
+ | '''Long John Silver''' is the ship's manipulative and treacherous cook and the main antagonist of the 1996 film ''Muppet Treasure Island''. |
| − | He was portrayed by Tim Curry, who also played [[Belial (The Legend of Atlantis)|Belial]], [[Drake (Don Bluth)|Drake]], [[Thaddeus E. Klang]], [[Ben Ravencroft]], [[It (Stephen King)|Pennywise]], [[Taurus Bulba]], [[Hexxus]], [[Maestro Forte]], [[General Von Talon]], [[El Malefico]], [[Kilokahn]], and |
+ | He was portrayed by {{w|Tim Curry}}, who also played [[Frank-N-Furter]] in ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'', [[Belial (The Legend of Atlantis)|Belial]] in ''The Legend of Atlantis'', [[Drake (Don Bluth)|Drake]] in ''The Pebble and the Penguin'', [[Big Bayou]] in ''Courage the Cowardly Dog'', [[Cardinal Richelieu (Disney)|Cardinal Richelieu]] in ''The Three Musketeers'', [[Thaddeus E. Klang]] in ''TaleSpin'', [[Ben Ravencroft]] in ''Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost'', [[It (Stephen King)|Pennywise]] in ''IT'', [[Mouse King (Barbie)|Mouse King]] in ''Barbie in the Nutcracker'', [[Taurus Bulba]] in ''Darkwing Duck'', [[King Chicken]] in ''Duckman'', [[Hexxus]] in ''Ferngully: The Last Rainforest'', [[Goblin King (Scooby-Doo)|The Goblin King]] in ''Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King'', [[Maestro Forte]] in ''Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas'', [[General Von Talon]] in ''Valiant'', [[El Malefico]] in ''Mucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico'', [[Kilokahn]] in ''Super Human Samurai Syber-Squad'', [[Farley Claymore]] in ''The Shadow'', [[Wadsworth]] in ''Clue'', [[Lord of Darkness]] in ''Legend'', [[Dr. Slicer]] in ''Recess'', and [[Big Brother (Johnny Bravo)|Big Brother]] in ''Johnny Bravo''. |
==Role in the film== |
==Role in the film== |
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| − | Silver befriends young Jim Hawkins. One night, after Silver asks Jim how old he was when his father died, Jim replies, |
+ | Silver befriends young Jim Hawkins. One night, after Silver asks Jim how old he was when his father died, Jim replies, "Seven." Silver is touched by the revelation, and says, "I were eight when my father died at sea. First mate, he was." |
| − | However, Silver is actually planning a mutiny amongst the crew of the Hispaniola, so as to seek [[Captain Flint]]'s treasure himself. He is a deceptively charming man at first, until he is overheard by Gonzo, Rizzo and Jim as he reveals his dastardly plans to his fellow pirates aboard the |
+ | However, Silver is actually planning a mutiny amongst the crew of the Hispaniola, so as to seek [[Captain Flint]]'s treasure himself. He is a deceptively charming man at first, until he is overheard by Gonzo, Rizzo and Jim as he reveals his dastardly plans to his fellow pirates aboard the Hispaniola. |
During Silver's siege on Treasure Island, it is suggested that Long John Silver and Miss Piggy share a romantic history. Though he and his posse manage to find the treasure, they end up having a brawl against Hawkins and his friends. After the defeat of Silver's crew, Silver surrenders, and he and his crew are locked up in the brig to await trial for their crimes. |
During Silver's siege on Treasure Island, it is suggested that Long John Silver and Miss Piggy share a romantic history. Though he and his posse manage to find the treasure, they end up having a brawl against Hawkins and his friends. After the defeat of Silver's crew, Silver surrenders, and he and his crew are locked up in the brig to await trial for their crimes. |
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| − | At the end of the film, Silver makes off with whatever treasure he can in what is later revealed to be a leaky lifeboat — but not before saying a rather touching goodbye to Jim Hawkins. He declares he could "never hurt" Jim, because he is "honest and brave and true" — something he himself |
+ | At the end of the film, Silver makes off with whatever treasure he can in what is later revealed to be a leaky lifeboat — but not before saying a rather touching goodbye to Jim Hawkins. He declares he could "never hurt" Jim, because he is "honest and brave and true" — something he himself isn't. On Jim's tearful words, Silver rows away, never to return. |
| − | At last, |
+ | At last, Silver's final defeat, as shown during the credits, is that he is marooned on the island with an annoying talking statue who won't stop telling him awful jokes. |
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| + | {{Quote|Tell the truth lad, do you really think the captain and the squire are planning to share the treasure with the likes of us? Can't hear ya. No? And we being the rightful owners. Flint's own crew, who shed our blood getting here! Join us, lad. Donate your compass to the treasure hunt and get a full share!|Long John offering Jim to join him.}} |
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| + | {{Quote|Silver: The Black Spot. You dare to give me the Black Spot.<br>Clueless Morgan: (fearful, points to Polly Lobster) He-he told me to.<br>Polly Lobster: Shut up, will ya!<br>Silver: And it's drawn on a page from the Bible! You tore a page from the Holy Scriptures to make a pirate's death sentence?<br>Mad Morgan: (holding the Bible, turns to another pirate) Here.<br> Silver: OOOOHHH, the red-hot GATES OF HELL are creeping open! SATAN is heatin' his pokers for you, you blasphemous HEATHENS! Fall down on your KNEES, and BEG for deliverance from DAMNATION! (after the pirates do just that) Very good. (rolls eyes) You're forgiven.}} |
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==Videos== |
==Videos== |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| + | *Tim Curry was a fan of the Muppets and said playing Long John Silver was one of his favourite roles. |
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*Tim Curry is also known for his memorable voicing of [[Captain Hook|another famous fictional pirate]]. |
*Tim Curry is also known for his memorable voicing of [[Captain Hook|another famous fictional pirate]]. |
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*Tim Curry also made his appearance in Muppet Treasure Island CD-ROM by Activision in which he guides the player in the game. |
*Tim Curry also made his appearance in Muppet Treasure Island CD-ROM by Activision in which he guides the player in the game. |
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Revision as of 03:22, 5 June 2020
- NOTE: This article is about the incarnation of Long John Silver from the 1996 film. The mainstream version can be found here: Long John Silver.
| “ | Easy, Jim. T'is all in good fun. Pleased I am to initiate you into our enterprising... um... company... which entitles you to all the benefits thereof. | „ |
| ~ Long John Silver to Jim Hawkins |
Long John Silver is the ship's manipulative and treacherous cook and the main antagonist of the 1996 film Muppet Treasure Island.
He was portrayed by Tim Curry, who also played Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Belial in The Legend of Atlantis, Drake in The Pebble and the Penguin, Big Bayou in Courage the Cowardly Dog, Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers, Thaddeus E. Klang in TaleSpin, Ben Ravencroft in Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost, Pennywise in IT, Mouse King in Barbie in the Nutcracker, Taurus Bulba in Darkwing Duck, King Chicken in Duckman, Hexxus in Ferngully: The Last Rainforest, The Goblin King in Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King, Maestro Forte in Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, General Von Talon in Valiant, El Malefico in Mucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico, Kilokahn in Super Human Samurai Syber-Squad, Farley Claymore in The Shadow, Wadsworth in Clue, Lord of Darkness in Legend, Dr. Slicer in Recess, and Big Brother in Johnny Bravo.
Role in the film
Silver befriends young Jim Hawkins. One night, after Silver asks Jim how old he was when his father died, Jim replies, "Seven." Silver is touched by the revelation, and says, "I were eight when my father died at sea. First mate, he was."
However, Silver is actually planning a mutiny amongst the crew of the Hispaniola, so as to seek Captain Flint's treasure himself. He is a deceptively charming man at first, until he is overheard by Gonzo, Rizzo and Jim as he reveals his dastardly plans to his fellow pirates aboard the Hispaniola.
During Silver's siege on Treasure Island, it is suggested that Long John Silver and Miss Piggy share a romantic history. Though he and his posse manage to find the treasure, they end up having a brawl against Hawkins and his friends. After the defeat of Silver's crew, Silver surrenders, and he and his crew are locked up in the brig to await trial for their crimes.
At the end of the film, Silver makes off with whatever treasure he can in what is later revealed to be a leaky lifeboat — but not before saying a rather touching goodbye to Jim Hawkins. He declares he could "never hurt" Jim, because he is "honest and brave and true" — something he himself isn't. On Jim's tearful words, Silver rows away, never to return.
At last, Silver's final defeat, as shown during the credits, is that he is marooned on the island with an annoying talking statue who won't stop telling him awful jokes.
Quotes
| “ | Tell the truth lad, do you really think the captain and the squire are planning to share the treasure with the likes of us? Can't hear ya. No? And we being the rightful owners. Flint's own crew, who shed our blood getting here! Join us, lad. Donate your compass to the treasure hunt and get a full share! | „ |
| ~ Long John offering Jim to join him. |
| “ | Silver: The Black Spot. You dare to give me the Black Spot. Clueless Morgan: (fearful, points to Polly Lobster) He-he told me to. Polly Lobster: Shut up, will ya! Silver: And it's drawn on a page from the Bible! You tore a page from the Holy Scriptures to make a pirate's death sentence? Mad Morgan: (holding the Bible, turns to another pirate) Here. Silver: OOOOHHH, the red-hot GATES OF HELL are creeping open! SATAN is heatin' his pokers for you, you blasphemous HEATHENS! Fall down on your KNEES, and BEG for deliverance from DAMNATION! (after the pirates do just that) Very good. (rolls eyes) You're forgiven. |
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Videos
Muppet Treasure Island - Professional Pirate
Trivia
- Tim Curry was a fan of the Muppets and said playing Long John Silver was one of his favourite roles.
- Tim Curry is also known for his memorable voicing of another famous fictional pirate.
- Tim Curry also made his appearance in Muppet Treasure Island CD-ROM by Activision in which he guides the player in the game.
