The Boatniks

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The Boatniks (1970)

U 07/01/1970 (US) Comedy, Family 1h 39m

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MAN THE LAFFBOATS!

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.

Norman Tokar

Director
Arthur Julian

Screenplay
Martin Roth

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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
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A review by r96sk

80%

Written by r96sk on August 4, 2020

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)... read the rest.

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