The Boatniks (1970)

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... See full summary »

Director:

Norman Tokar

Writers:

Arthur Julian (screen story and screenplay), Martin Roth (story)

Stars:

Robert Morse, Stefanie Powers, Phil Silvers

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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
Judy Jordan	...	Tina
Al Lewis	...	Bert

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

coast guard | boat | periscope | japanese woman | fog | 

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Taglines:

Ashore or afloat, they're rocking the boat!

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Genres:

Family | Comedy

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 July 1970 (USA)

Also Known As:

2 trelloi... trelloi thalassolykoi

Filming Locations:

Balboa Beach, Newport Beach, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 1972, Buena Vista distributed this film on a double bill with Song of the South.

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Connections

References The Beatniks (1960)

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Soundtracks

"Boatniks"
Bruce Belland Robert F. Brunner

User Reviews

Good comedy but slow in places

An accident prone Coast Guard ensign finds himself in charge of one of the busiest waterways in the U.S. Include three bumbling jewel thieves and their attempts to recover the jewels from the bottom of the bay. Good comedy but slow in places.