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The Boatniks

  • 19701970
  • GG
  • 1h 39m
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5.5/10
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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
811
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
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      • 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

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    7/10
    The Boatniks
    As the humor and some of the music is definitely dated, for those of us who are old enough to remember low tech and simpler times as well as cleaner comedy,or seeing films like this at the theater this movie will hold up. However younger people raised in the digital age special effects, laptops i Pads/i Pods and cell phones and simple minded Humor of films and TV shows such as Jackass and Horror fare like Saw will not enjoy this film at all. There are parts of the film that are a little slow and maybe some better editing would have been beneficial, with that said it is funny and enjoyable. Some of the best comedic moments are provided by Dom Ameche no doubt, Robert Morse I always enjoyed in films and Phil Silvers, Norman Fell and Mickey Shaughnessy can't be beat for funny and really inept thieves! Also worth mentioning is Wally Cox, always on the boat with the girls and the parties..it's a shame that his role couldn't have been expanded on a bit, his comedic timing would have added something. What is irritating in the section of bloopers etc.. there is no sound, just dubbed in music. It would have been interesting to hear the sounds of those instead of the music. The locations are beautiful of course as is Stephanie Powers,and cool cars to see on the road then. The film is a bit of a time capsule that shows how much has changed in the filming locations,and the times. For a Disney Film it is an oddity,it is more of a film for adults, I couldn't see small children sitting still for this, not quite what you would expect from the Disney Studios. I am sure were in a Transition period after the 1966 passing of Walt Disney, who if he had a hand in it might have been an entirely different film. I am happy to have it in my DVD Collection for a lot of reasons, it does bring back memories of a time that has gone by. Also if you are a fan of boating it really hits the mark. After watching it you almost want to go down to the marina and hop in a boat.
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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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