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The Boatniks

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5.3/10 • 24

1970-07-011h 39m

ComedyFamily

MAN THE LAFFBOATS!

Young and awkward, The Coast-Guard's ensign Thomas Garland suffers from the comparison with his late father, a war hero. Which does not prevent him from falling for pretty Kate Fairchild, a young woman who runs a sailing school. Of course the way he expresses his deep sympathy for the lady leaves to be desired. And the situation does not improve when a trio of bumbling jewel thieves interferes.

Directors
Norman Tokar
Editors
Cotton Warburton

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Robert Morse

    Robert Morse

    Ensign Garland

  2. Stefanie Powers

    Stefanie Powers

    Kate

  3. Phil Silvers

    Phil Silvers

    Harry Simmons

  4. Norman Fell

    Norman Fell

    Max

  5. Mickey Shaughnessy

    Mickey Shaughnessy

    Charlie

  6. Wally Cox

    Wally Cox

    Jason

  7. Don Ameche

    Don Ameche

    Commander Taylor

  8. Joey Forman

    Joey Forman

    Lt. Jordan

  9. Vito Scotti

    Vito Scotti

    Pepe Galindo

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r96sk

Aug 4, 2020

8/10

I enjoyed this, possibly Disney's best live-action work since the mid-1960s. 'The Boatniks' captured my attention from start-to-finish, it never drags once thanks to a fun premise and a nicely chosen cast. I was wondering at the beginning how they were gonna connect the two plots together, thankfully they do a fine job at keeping things fresh and amusing. Robert Morse (Garland) and Stefanie Powers (Kate) team up very effectively, I really bought into how they progress together. Away from those two, you have Phil Silvers (Harry), Norman Fell (Max) and Mickey Shaughnessy (Charlie) who bring most of the comical stuff, their characters aren't anything particularly revolutionary or unique but they are funny - especially given what occurs to them. Strong pacing, pleasing humour that doesn't get repetitive and a well picked cast. You should definitely give this a watch.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
boatcoast guard