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Father Goose
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Overview

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Director:
Ralph Nelson
Writers:
S.H. Barnett (story)
Peter Stone (writer)
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Release Date:
10 December 1964 (USA) more
Plot:
During WW2, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several students, all female. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
'Charade' Writer Dead
 (From WENN. 30 April 2003)

User Comments:
Gallons of fun... more (49 total)
US TV Schedule:
Mon. Nov. 166:00 PMTCM   

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Additional Details

Runtime:
118 min
Country:
USA
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)

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Trivia:
In later years, Cary Grant always claimed his role in this film was most like his real personality. He claimed he kept in touch with most of the girls as they grew up and had families of their own. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: At one point, Walter is using the radio and he does not push the "talk" button, yet Frank answers him. more
Quotes:
Walter Eckland: All those miles of open sea and back again a man would need something to keep warm, now, wouldn't he?
Commander Frank Houghton RAN: 2 bottles.
Walter Eckland: All of them, Frank.
Commander Frank Houghton RAN: Three.
Walter Eckland: All of them, Frank.
Commander Frank Houghton RAN: Five.
Walter Eckland: All of them, Frank.
Commander Frank Houghton RAN: Got a pencil?
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 42nd Annual Academy Awards (1970) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Pass Me By more

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15 out of 19 people found the following comment useful.
Gallons of fun..., 28 November 2001
7/10
Author: midnightrane from Deep South

This film is lots of fun and goes down smooth. Grant is classic as the grizzled boozer who plays look-out for the Allies and a gaggle of young lassies. It is one of the more well-executed romantic comedies (that's how I would classify it, anyway) and the tension of the final scenes is excellent considering the difficulty of weaving in such weighty material to an otherwise farcical film. Nobody does those twisted-lip facial expressions of exasperation better than Grant.

I will always remember a certain Sunday in lil ole Luverne, Alabama, having a great time with my family watching trusty TBS (the way it used to be). It's not the greatest movie ever, but it is a fine choice for a lazy afternoon or light evening fun. I give it a 7/10 and it might deserve higher marks. Break out the Orville Reddenbocker, and follow with an "Operation Petticoat" chaser.

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