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Father Goose (1964)

Approved | | Adventure, Comedy, Romance | 24 February 1965 (France)
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During World War II, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several students, all female.

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
... Walter
... Catherine
... Houghton
... Stebbings
Sharyl Locke ... Jenny
... Anne
... Christine
... Elizabeth
Jennifer Berrington ... Harriet
Laurelle Felsette ... Angelique
Nicole Felsette ... Dominique
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During World War II South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frenau arrives on the run from the Japanese with her pupils in tow! Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>

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island | plane | cut leg | presumed dead | tree branch | See All (87) »

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It's a Surprise Invasion!!! When Cary's Private Island becomes the target for some of the "toughest" characters that ever popped out of the South Pacific!!! See more »

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Adventure | Comedy | Romance | War

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Release Date:

24 February 1965 (France)  »

Also Known As:

Grand méchant loup appelle  »

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Gross USA:

$12,500,000
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(Westrex Recording System)

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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Father Goose was one of Cary Grant's favorite projects. See more »

Goofs

As Walter looks at the hole in his boat right after Frank hits it you can see that most of the actual "hole" is black paint on the side. It is apparent as you can see water lapping up against it rather than go through. See more »

Quotes

Catherine Freneau: [Eckland has sucked the "poison" from Catherine's "snakebite"] Tell me, I would like to know - what did my blood taste like?
Walter Eckland: Delicious. Now come on.
[he tries to take her coconut full of whiskey]
Catherine Freneau: No, no, no, I'm serious. What did it taste like?
Walter Eckland: Well how would I know? I'm not a vampire,
Catherine Freneau: Um, was it salty?
Walter Eckland: Mmm, a little salty, yes.
Catherine Freneau: Too salty?
Walter Eckland: No, it was just right.
Catherine Freneau: Oh, no! You thought it was too salty, I can tell! You didn't like it!
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Pass Me By
Lyrics: Carolyn Leigh
Music by Cy Coleman (uncredited)
Sung by Digby Wolfe (uncredited)
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Pretty good, some good laughs
4 October 2002 | by – See all my reviews

I wouldn't dare say this was an extremely great movie, but it was pretty good, I enjoyed it. I think this is the first Cary Grant movie I've ever seen and I thought he did a fine job with his role. Some of his reactions are just hilarious!

There are quite a few times though where you really feel for Cary Grant's character, because he gets completely over-run by the women that he is forced to provide for. In the end though, everyone seems to get along.

All I can really say about the film is that it's a pretty interesting story with some interesting turn of events and some good comedy. I wouldn't recommend the film to everyone, but if you're interested, go ahead and take a peak. I hope you enjoy the film.

-Chris
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