The Boatniks (1970)

Runtime: 99 minutes
Color: Color

Genres: Comedy, Family

Directors: Norman Tokar
Writers: Arthur Julian, Martin Roth
Cast: Robert Morse, Stefanie Powers, Phil Silvers, Norman Fell, Mickey Shaughnessy, Wally Cox, Don Ameche, Joey Forman, Vito Scotti, Tom Lowell, Bob Hastings, Sammy Jackson, Joe E. Ross, Judy Jordan, Al Lewis

Ashore or afloat, they're rocking the boat!

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.

Fun Fact: In 1972, Buena Vista distributed this film on a double bill with Song of the South.

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