The Boatniks

“MAN THE LAFFBOATS!”

5.3(28)19701h 39m

ComedyFamily

Young and awkward, The Coast-Guard's ensign Thomas Garland suffers from the comparison with his late father, a war hero. Which does not prevent him from falling for pretty Kate Fairchild, a young woman who runs a sailing school. Of course the way he expresses his deep sympathy for the lady leaves to be desired. And the situation does not improve when a trio of bumbling jewel thieves interferes.

Director

Norman Tokar

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Cast

Robert Morse

Ensign Garland

Stefanie Powers

Kate

Phil Silvers

Harry Simmons

Norman Fell

Max

Mickey Shaughnessy

Charlie

Wally Cox

Jason

Don Ameche

Commander Taylor

Joey Forman

Lt. Jordan

Vito Scotti

Pepe Galindo

Tom Lowell

Wagner

Bob Hastings

Chief Walsh

Sammy Jackson

Garlotti

Reviews

1 review

r96sk

5y ago

8.0

I enjoyed this, possibly Disney's best live-action work since the mid-1960s. <em>'The Boatniks'</em> captured my attention from start-to-finish, it never drags once thanks to a fun premise and a nicely chosen cast. I was wondering at the beginning how they were gonna connect the two plots together, thankfully they do a fine job at keeping things fresh and amusing. Robert Morse (Garland) and ...