The Boatniks (1970)

5.3 ? Jul 01, 1970 1h 39m

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Overview

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.

Overview

Genres

Comedy Family

Release Date

July 01, 1970

Rating

5.3 /10

Runtime

1h 39m

Robert Morse

Ensign Garland

Stefanie Powers

Kate

Phil Silvers

Harry Simmons

Norman Fell

Max

Mickey Shaughnessy

Charlie

Wally Cox

Jason

Don Ameche

Commander Taylor

Joey Forman

Lt. Jordan

Vito Scotti

Pepe Galindo

Tom Lowell

Wagner

Bob Hastings

Chief Walsh

Sammy Jackson

Garlotti

Joe E. Ross

Nutty Sailor

Judith Jordan

Tina

Al Lewis

Bert

Midori

Chiyoko Kuni

Kelly Thordsen

Motorcycle Cop

Gil Lamb

Mr. Mitchell

Florence Halop

Bert's Wife, Florence (uncredited)

Denise Lynn

Girl on Boat (uncredited)

r96sk

8.0/10

Aug 04, 2020

I enjoyed this, possibly Disney's best live-action work since the mid-1960s. <em>'The Boatniks'</em> 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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