The Boatniks
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53% Critic Match

The Boatniks

MAN THE LAFFBOATS!

5.3 / 10 1970 1h 39mNR English
ComedyFamily

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Robert Morse

Robert Morse

Ensign Garland

Lead
Stefanie Powers

Stefanie Powers

Kate

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

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Norman Tokar's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Boatniks is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker