The Boatniks
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.
Production
Production
Cast
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
Joe E. Ross
Nutty Sailor
Al Lewis
Bert
Midori
Chiyoko Kuni
Kelly Thordsen
Motorcycle Cop
Gil Lamb
Mr. Mitchell
Florence Halop
Bert's Wife, Florence (uncredited)
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Reviews
r96sk
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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