The Golden Boys (2008)

A romantic comedy, set on Cape Cod in 1905, about three 70-year-old retired sea captains who try to lure an attractive middle-aged woman into marriage.

Director:

Daniel Adams

Writers:

Daniel Adams, Joseph C. Lincoln (novel)

Stars:

David Carradine, Rip Torn, Bruce Dern

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Carradine	...	Capt. Zebulon Hedge
Rip Torn	...	Capt. Jeremiah Burgess
Bruce Dern	...	Capt. Perez Ryder
Mariel Hemingway	...	Martha Snow
Charles Durning	...	John Bartlett
Jason Alan Smith	...	Ralph Hazeltine
Christy Scott Cashman	...	Elisabeth Preston
Angelica Page	...	Melissa Busteed (as Angelica Torn)
John Savage	...	Web Saunders
Julie Harris	...	Melodeon Player
Stephen Russell	...	Luther Norris
Stephen Mailer	...	Squealer Wixon
Donald Foley	...	Bluey Bachelder
Miles Herter	...	Dr. Palmer
Jonathan Edwards	...	Rev. Perley

Storyline

A romantic comedy, set on Cape Cod in 1905, about three 70-year-old retired sea captains who try to lure an attractive middle-aged woman into marriage.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel

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Taglines:

Three Salty Dogs Seek One Spicy Kitten

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language and smoking

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 November 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Chatham

Filming Locations:

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$18,366 (USA) (17 April 2009)

Gross:

$184,149 (USA) (7 August 2009)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tax Credit Finance, West Wind Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Peter Boyle was originally cast, but he died before shooting began.

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Goofs

Modern crossing signal and related equipment appear in long shot when three main characters are running down the tracks.

User Reviews

Sailing into uncharted waters with three great actors ............

Like reading a good book before a roaring fire, "The Golden Boys" is that type of movie. Charming and relaxing, the movie takes it's time to let you really get to know the three retired sea captains. David Carradine, Rip Torn, and Bruce Dern, all are terrific, and depicting the 1905 Cape Cod location with great realistic photography adds to the enjoyment. My only nitpick with this film is regarding the title. In my opinion, "The Golden Boys" sounds more like a sitcom than a feature film about three cantankerous old seaman. Nevertheless, if you enjoy quiet movies, that take their time with the story, this is a must see.

• MERK