The movie is based on the stage production «Captain Sabertooth and the hunt on the magic diamond». The show premiered in 1996.
The characters of the movie are based on a known Norwegian long running series that includes live shows (at Dyreparken, Kristiansand, Norway), movies and general merchandising (toys, games, clothes, etc).
The actor playing Captain Sabertooth is the only actor to portray the character on Stage, TV, Film, CD and Animation in both Norwegian and English. He is the 3rd offical actor to portray the main guy.