Good Boat Movies?

[River Cruiser]

The Wreck of the Mary Deare, has ships & courtroom drama .

[tropicalescape]

Just discoverd this one by F.F.Coppela "Wind" was looking at a video that someone posted today here on CF and it was at the end of the clip..Lots of sailing and racing..

[Ballenxj]

Originally Posted by shorebird

Captain Ron, of course, but Summer Rental, with John Candy is just as good and also features sailing as a central theme.

Summer Rental? Just as good as Captain Ron? OK, I'm now going to have to keep an eye out for that one, THANKS.
-Bruce

[shorebird]

Do that, and enjoy. John Candy and Martin Short are (or were) well known Canadian actor/comedians who worked together before becoming famous and starring in 2 of the best sailing comedies ever made.
Cheers Bruce,
David

[Ballenxj]

Originally Posted by shorebird

Do that, and enjoy. John Candy and Martin Short are (or were) well known Canadian actor/comedians who worked together before becoming famous and starring in 2 of the best sailing comedies ever made.
Cheers Bruce,

Thanks David, Already located two copies. Need to check with a friend first to see if she doesn't have it already.
-Bruce

[mbianka]

Originally Posted by cpa

Reap the Wild Wind.

Interesting story of the wrecking days of Key West. Another film that takes place in Key West is 92 IN THE SHADE starring Peter Fonda about feuding Bonefish fishing guides. Though the film has a "hollywood" ending. Tom McGuanes book does not.

[Hudson Force]

Originally Posted by tropicalescape

Just discoverd this one by F.F.Coppela "Wind" was looking at a video that someone posted today here on CF and it was at the end of the clip..Lots of sailing and racing..

Thanks for reminding us of this film,- 'very much enjoyed. I'll have to track down a copy of this one!

[Ballenxj]

Originally Posted by Ballenxj

Thanks David, Already located two copies. Need to check with a friend first to see if she doesn't have it already.

Got a copy coming. Be here in two weeks or less.
-Bruce

[Q. Helm]

Originally Posted by JanetGroene

I know the man who was the real English teacher on Albatross and the last person to escape the sinking ship as she went down. The story of the sinking is a terrific yarn but he says the movie was all Hollywood, not at all accurate. Title is maybe Last Voyage of Albatross?

The film was called "White Squall" with Jeff Bridges and John Savage.

[s/v 'Faith']

Originally Posted by gjordan

Not that it was a movie, but what about the TV series "Adventures In Paradise". with Gardener Mckay. When I was a child in the 50s and early 60s my Dad always watched Adventures In Paradise. It was some great stuff. I wonder if it is still available on one of the nostalgia sites..Maybe that series is what put the wanderlust in my blood(much to my late Mothers dislike). Better than watching video games on your IPAD. ____Grant.

Grant,

I was able to find the series online, and bought it a couple years back. My dad had talked about watching it when he was a kid, so I found it and took it with me when I stayed with him recovering from a surgery. Excellent campy shows, and they even left some of the old Chesterfeild commercials in some of the episodes.

[Capt.Mangrove]

Hands down the Best Sailing Movie;
Irving Johnson - Around Cape Horn ... Documentary

Runner Ups;
White Squall ... based on Real
Horatio Hornblower Series ... kind-of Real
Waterworld ... definately Real
Dead Calm ... fiction
Captain Ron ... Real-life in progress

Thanks for;
Reap the Wild Wind
92 in the Shade

[Christiansailin]

How's anyone mentioned the documentary about Joseph Slocum? Check YouTube

[Stonefloat]

Originally Posted by Capt.Mangrove

Hands down the Best Sailing Movie;
Irving Johnson - Around Cape Horn ... Documentary

Runner Ups;
White Squall ... based on Real
Horatio Hornblower Series ... kind-of Real
Waterworld ... definately Real
Dead Calm ... fiction
Captain Ron ... Real-life in progress

Thanks for;
Reap the Wild Wind
92 in the Shade

Just got a chance to que up on you tube

[gathhill]

"MORNING LIGHT" great sailing footage!

[buhrly]

I think What about Bob? has a small but good sailing part in it