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The Boatniks

  • 19701970
  • GG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
810
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The Boatniks (1970)
Newly assigned to duty in the coast guard at Newport Beach, a young ensign finds himself involved in romantic complications, as well as with jewel thieves, whose antics contribute to moments of hysteria and hilarity.
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Newly assigned to duty in the coast guard at Newport Beach, a young ensign finds himself involved in romantic complications, as well as with jewel thieves, whose antics contribute to moments... Read allNewly assigned to duty in the coast guard at Newport Beach, a young ensign finds himself involved in romantic complications, as well as with jewel thieves, whose antics contribute to moments of hysteria and hilarity.Newly assigned to duty in the coast guard at Newport Beach, a young ensign finds himself involved in romantic complications, as well as with jewel thieves, whose antics contribute to moments of hysteria and hilarity.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
810
YOUR RATING
    • Norman Tokar
    • Arthur Julian(screen story and screenplay)
    • Martin Roth(story)
  • Stars
    • Robert Morse
    • Stefanie Powers
    • Phil Silvers
    • Norman Tokar
    • Arthur Julian(screen story and screenplay)
    • Martin Roth(story)
  • Stars
    • Robert Morse
    • Stefanie Powers
    • Phil Silvers
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    • 18User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Robert Morse
    Robert Morse
    • Ensign Garland
    Stefanie Powers
    Stefanie Powers
    • Kate Fairchild
    Phil Silvers
    Phil Silvers
    • Harry Simmons
    Norman Fell
    Norman Fell
    • Max
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    • Charlie
    Wally Cox
    Wally Cox
    • Jason
    Don Ameche
    Don Ameche
    • Commander Taylor
    Joey Forman
    Joey Forman
    • Lt. Jordan
    Vito Scotti
    Vito Scotti
    • Pepe Galindo
    Tom Lowell
    Tom Lowell
    • Wagner
    Bob Hastings
    Bob Hastings
    • Chief Walsh
    Sammy Jackson
    • Garlotti
    Joe E. Ross
    Joe E. Ross
    • Nutty Sailor
    Judith Jordan
    Judith Jordan
    • Tina
    Al Lewis
    Al Lewis
    • Bert
    Midori
    • Chiyoko Kuni
    Kelly Thordsen
    Kelly Thordsen
    • Motorcycle Cop
    Gil Lamb
    Gil Lamb
    • Mr. Mitchell
      • Norman Tokar
      • Arthur Julian(screen story and screenplay)
      • Martin Roth(story)
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    • Trivia
      In 1972, Buena Vista re-released this film on a double bill with Song of the South (1946).
    • Connections
      Referenced in Wild Honey (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Boatniks
      Written by Bruce Belland and Robert F. Brunner

    User reviews18

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    9/10
    Who's Guarding the Coast?
    This movie is not as far off-base as some may believe. Having served in the Coast Guard in the 80's (a little after this movie came out in 1970) it is not too hard to believe that many of the scenes could have really taken place (and still do in a lot of places).

    Sure, you'd surely be relieved of command for sinking a boat, but chill - it's a comedy, not a documentary.

    Anyway, Phil Silvers is marvelous and Norman Fell is so good in his deadpan role. Stephanie Powers is about as hot as she ever was and Don Ameche as the Base CO is perfect. And don't forget Wally Cox as Jason - I wish he had tied up near us!

    Don't expect too much from this lightweight, but rather sit back, maybe crack open a cold one (don't set it by your compass - of course cans were made of steel then) and just enjoy a far simpler time.
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    • Feb 17, 2007

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 1970 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official site
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Balboa Beach, Newport Beach, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Productions
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    • 1 hour 39 minutes

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