A failed gambler, intent on meeting a rich widow, tricks his widowed brother-in-law into boarding a cruise ship as dance hosts.A failed gambler, intent on meeting a rich widow, tricks his widowed brother-in-law into boarding a cruise ship as dance hosts.A failed gambler, intent on meeting a rich widow, tricks his widowed brother-in-law into boarding a cruise ship as dance hosts.
Gloria DeHaven
- Vivian
- (as Gloria De Haven)
León Singer
- Willie the Pilot
- (as Leon Singer)
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I first watched this film some 20+ years ago, when I was a kid. I wasn't sure how it would hold-up all these years later. I shouldn't have worried, because it was just as hilarious as ever.
How can you possibly go wrong with Matthau and Lemmon? You're guaranteed some laughs. Mum and I were in hysterics during certain scenes here. The main Matthau dance scene is by far the highlight - tear-inducing hilarious.
The chemistry of Matthau and Lemmon is always a joy to watch. They just work so well off eachother and perfectly complement the others' style of comedy. The supporting cast here has a few good moments too and its not short on great one-liners, in typical Matthau-Lemmon style.
Definitely recommend for fans of the duo and anyone needing a decent laugh. Stoked that it lived up my experience watching as a kid.
How can you possibly go wrong with Matthau and Lemmon? You're guaranteed some laughs. Mum and I were in hysterics during certain scenes here. The main Matthau dance scene is by far the highlight - tear-inducing hilarious.
The chemistry of Matthau and Lemmon is always a joy to watch. They just work so well off eachother and perfectly complement the others' style of comedy. The supporting cast here has a few good moments too and its not short on great one-liners, in typical Matthau-Lemmon style.
Definitely recommend for fans of the duo and anyone needing a decent laugh. Stoked that it lived up my experience watching as a kid.
I found this movie to be quite good. Although some people call this movie the "Grumpy Old Men And The Sea" it is hilarious at the right moments and soft at others. Matthau and Lemmon are two great actors and if you like one or both of them, be sure not to miss this film.
Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon, both of whom are sadly missed, proved once again that they were a team dedicated to their craft of bringing hilarious moments to the screen. This film is just another example of this.
This time out they play two brothers-in-law who land on a ship as dance instructors on board.
Of course, their boss is a perfectionist and miserable person named Gil Godwin who just enjoys harassing these boys. It's hilarious how Lemmon gives a quick lesson in dancing to Matthau and how the latter dances a riotous rumba with the boat's owner Rue McLanahan.
Too bad that fellow dance instructors Hal Linden and Donald O'Connor are given so little to do but their parts call for that. Matthau falls for Dyan Cannon, on board with her fellow gold-digging mother, the usual outrageous Elaine Stritch. Unknown to them, Matthau has no money either. The widower Lemmon falls for Gloria De Haven, looking lovelier than ever.
The film belongs to Matthau and Lemmon and will serve as a further tribute to their illustrious careers.
This time out they play two brothers-in-law who land on a ship as dance instructors on board.
Of course, their boss is a perfectionist and miserable person named Gil Godwin who just enjoys harassing these boys. It's hilarious how Lemmon gives a quick lesson in dancing to Matthau and how the latter dances a riotous rumba with the boat's owner Rue McLanahan.
Too bad that fellow dance instructors Hal Linden and Donald O'Connor are given so little to do but their parts call for that. Matthau falls for Dyan Cannon, on board with her fellow gold-digging mother, the usual outrageous Elaine Stritch. Unknown to them, Matthau has no money either. The widower Lemmon falls for Gloria De Haven, looking lovelier than ever.
The film belongs to Matthau and Lemmon and will serve as a further tribute to their illustrious careers.
Walter Matthau plays Charlie Gordon who cons his widower brother-in-law Herb Sullivan (Jack Lemmon) into a cruise in search of rich and lonely ladies.What he doesn't tell Herb is that they have to be dance hosts. Out to Sea from 1997 is a comedy with excellent actors.There are great performances from Elaine Stritch, Dyan Cannon, Gloria DeHaven, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Harris, Hal Linden and Donald O'Connor.Lemmon and Matthau make a great team in the lead.This movie would be much worse without them.This legendary couple saves the movie.They're both dead now.Matthau died July 1st 2000 and Lemmon June 27th 2001.These two made us laugh in so many movies.The world of comedy lost a lot with them.So thanks for the laughs you two.We will miss you very much.
While this movie is not the most entertaining in the world, I think it is better than most over all. I mean it had it's little laughs and just all around a good feeling. It's not too often we get to see two old geezers just having fun with their age and honestly having a good time with the jokes. Walter and Jack had such a great chemistry together as friends/brother in-laws. Just watching them romancing these women was fun and you rooted for them all the way because wither we have to admit it or not, for their age, they still had game! :D I loved just the whole plot of being able to move on and having fun no matter how old you are. I'd recommend this movie for a nice laugh if you want one.
7/10
7/10
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- TriviaIn a total contrast of his antagonist character in the film Brent Spiner said in an interview that at first he was intimidated and nervous albeit also very honored and excited to work alongside both Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau as they were two screen heroes of his since childhood. Eventually Spiner became less nervous as filming went on and said that Lemmon and Matthau had wonderful chemistry together which helped him get better into character. Spiner actually did not read the script and accepted the role of Gil Godwyn immediately just to work with Lemmon and Matthau. He said the role of Gil was one "he waited for, for 20 years."
- GoofsWhen Herb comes up to Charlie, who is faking an injury in front of Liz in order to elude Gil, the two pretend to not know each other and Liz believes them, even though they were looking around in her suite together when she and her mother walked in.
- Quotes
Mavis LaBreche: I need a crap and a nap and I don't need an audience!"
- Crazy creditsDuring the first part of the credits, the cast (singly and in pairs) dances; during the latter part, we see outtakes.
- SoundtracksImagination
Written by Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen
Performed by Music Sales Big Band
Courtesy of Music Sales Corporation
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- Gemide Dans
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- Budget
- $33,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $29,022,252
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,887,675
- Jul 6, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $30,716,901
- Runtime
- 1h 46m(106 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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