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Houseboat [1958]
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An Excellent Romantic Comedy
Review date: 2007-06-20 Rating: 10 out of 10
Director Melville Shavelson is known for directing some successful romantic comedies involving families; two divorced adults and their offspring's. He takes credit for not only Houseboat, but also for "Yours, Mine and Ours," casting some successful stars of the day. This family drama casts Cary Grant as Tom Winters, a widower trying to raise three children alone away from his work at Washington D.C. to country side closer to relatives of his former wife. His young children love the younger sister of their mother but Tom is not too thrilled about dating her. Instead he meets a young Italian named Cinzia (Sophia Loren) who is a socialite trying to get away from her overprotective father. Initially there is no romance between the two, and in addition, his kids are less than thrilled when she is hired to work as nanny. Things get rocky but soon all ends well when they feel that they need each other. Parts of this movie were filmed on the Potomac River and Piscataway Creek at Fort Washington marina. This is an excellent family movie, which I recommend very highly.
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Reviews
Not for Grant fans...
Review date: 2004-04-23 Rating: 4 out of 10
This is a typical firm for the whole family, to be watched on a Sundayafternoon. Not one of the best of Grant's films.
great old style chick flick!
Review date: 2004-03-05 Rating: 8 out of 10
spoilt rich girl who longs to lead a normal life, takes up a job as a nanny/housekeeper with a widowed, wealthy businessman who doesn't know her secret...
This is the kind of film that Sleepless in Seattle and While You Were Sleeping try to be! Good as those films are, they still can't match this one. The chemistry between Cary Grant and Sophia Loren is amazing (according to Hollywood gossip it spilled over into real life too!), the comedy is timed to perfection and the lavish sets and wardrobe is impeccable as always in those days. If you love the old style romantic comedies, you won't be disappointed!
All time best
Review date: 2003-10-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
I love this film. The chemistry between the beautiful Sophia Loren and the dashing Cary Grant is entralling. The songs are sweet and the conversation between Cary and his son sticks with you. The relationships build gently and with humour and the pompous country club set are dealt a suitable blow by Sophia. This is a great film
A classic feel-good movie.
Review date: 2003-09-09 Rating: 8 out of 10
The glamourous Sophia Loren, the on-screen chemistry and the feel-good factor all combined make this a classic must have.
A little thin on the plot but other factors compensate.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Harry Guardino
Martha Hyer
Eduardo Ciannelli
Cary Grant
Sophia Loren
Creators:
Cary Grant (Primary Contributor)
Sophia Loren (Primary Contributor)
Ray June (Cinematographer)
Melville Shavelson (Writer)
Frank Bracht (Editor)
Jack Rose (Producer)
Jack Rose (Writer)
Betsy Drake (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
EAN: 5014437827838
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2003-01-13
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 105 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1958-11-19
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: Italian (Original Language)