The Boatniks
MAN THE LAFFBOATS!
1970 | 99m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Norman Tokar |
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| Writer: | Arthur Julian, Martin Roth |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jul 01, 1970 |
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| Director: | Norman Tokar |
| Writer: | Arthur Julian, Martin Roth |
| Genres: | Family, Comedy |
| Keywords | boat, coast guard |
| Production Companies | Walt Disney Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 03, 2024 Entered: Apr 25, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Norman Tokar | Director |
| Arthur Julian | Screenplay |
| Martin Roth | Story |
| William E. Snyder | Director of Photography |
| Robert F. Brunner | Music |
| Cotton Warburton | Editor |
| Hilyard M. Brown | Art Direction |
| Emile Kuri | Set Decoration |
| Frank R. McKelvy | Set Decoration |
| La Rue Matheron | Makeup & Hair |
| Robert J. Schiffer | Makeup Artist |
| Joan Phillips | Makeup & Hair |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ron Miller | Producer |
| Tom Leetch | Associate Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 | 9 | 34 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 2 |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 3 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
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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 togethe ... r, 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.