Out to Sea (1997)

A failed gambler, intent on meeting a rich widow, tricks his widowed brother-in-law into boarding a cruise ship as dance hosts.

Director:

Martha Coolidge

Writer:

Robert Nelson Jacobs

Stars:

Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Dyan Cannon

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Lemmon	...	Herb Sullivan
Walter Matthau	...	Charlie Gordon
Dyan Cannon	...	Liz LaBreche
Gloria DeHaven	...	Vivian (as Gloria De Haven)
Brent Spiner	...	Gil Godwyn
Elaine Stritch	...	Mavis LaBreche
Hal Linden	...	Mac Valor
Donald O'Connor	...	Jonathan Devereaux
Edward Mulhare	...	Cullen Carswell
Rue McClanahan	...	Mrs. Ellen Carruthers
Alexandra Powers	...	Shelly
Sean O'Bryan	...	Allan
Esther Scott	...	Maria
Allan Rich	...	Sebastian
Estelle Harris	...	Bridget

Storyline

Care-free Charlie cons his widower brother-in-law Herb into an expenses-paid luxury cruise in search of rich, lonely ladies. The catch is that they are required to be dance hosts! With a tyrannical cruise director, and the luscious Liz and lovely Vivian, our heroes have lots of mis-adventures before they finally return to port.

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Plot Keywords:

cruise | brother in law | dance | widower | cruise ship | 

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Taglines:

Get ready to Rumba!

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language and sex-related humor

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian Japanese Spanish

Release Date:

2 July 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bailando sobre el mar

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

DEM 266,927 (Germany) (22 May 1998)

Gross:

DEM 266,927 (Germany) (22 May 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Davis Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Donald O'Connor's last film appearance.

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Goofs

In the start of the movie when Herb and Charlie have taken the seats in first class, Charlie remarks that the plane door has been closed. Under no circumstances would the airline open the door for three passengers once the plane has been secured. This is called a secure cabin and is a federal law. An airline would never violate this policy.

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Quotes

Charlie: I'm waiting for my sexual prime.
Liz LaBreche: And just when do you think that's gonna happen?
Charlie: [Charlie looks at watch. She laughs]

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Crazy Credits

During the first part of the credits, the cast (singly and in pairs) dances; during the latter part, we see outtakes.

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Connections

Referenced in Hollywood Remembers Walter Matthau (2001)

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Soundtracks

"Celebration"
Written by Ronald Bell, Claydes Smith, George Funky Brown (as George Brown),
J.T. Taylor (as James Taylor), Robert Spike Mickens (as Robert Mickens), Earl Toon,
, Dennis D.T. Thomas (as Dennis Thomas), Robert Kool Bell (as Robert Bell) and Eumir Deodato
(c) 1980

User Reviews

what can I say it's a great film

It is a great film, just like any other movie that Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau do together. This one was hilarious. Two guys that pose as dance hosts to go on a free cruise. This

film was funny, hilarious and a joy to see. I remember when this film first came out and I first heard about it I said to myself I can't wait to see it, I know this film will be good and it was. I liked Jack and Walter's adventures in this film especially the Cruise Director, Gil Godwyn who was such a jerk to work for, But it was funny to see Jack and Walter test his patients. Never the less if you haven't seen this film yet you are missing out on a great film. Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau always work so well together in films. It is a shame that they are no longer with us.