Product Information
The classic comic strip and cartoon hero comes to life in Robert Altman's film adaptation of the adventures of the spinach-munching sailor. After he's thrown from his ship during a storm, Popeye (Robin Williams) finds refuge in a quaint seaside town. There he rents a room from the Oyls and meets their daughter Olive (the perfectly cast Shelley Duvall). Olive is engaged to Captain Bluto (Paul Smith), a bully and ruffian who is in charge of collecting taxes for the mysterious Commandant. Popeye, who was orphaned at an early age, is in the midst of a desperate search for his missing father, but what he doesn't realize is that the shipwreck has brought him unexpectedly close to his final destination. In bringing his own distinct vision to E. C. SegarÆs legendary hero, Altman creates an atmosphere that is breezy, loose, and filled with slapstick shenanigans. Williams portrays Popeye with a physically comic flair that is both honest and energetic--as do the rest of the cast members, including frequent Altman contributors Duvall, Paul Dooley, and David Arkin. Harry NilssonÆs songs add to the lighthearted affair, making POPEYE an enjoyable family viewing experience all around.Product Identifiers
EAN5017188813952
eBay Product ID (ePID)44434819
Product Key Features
ActorRay Walston, Paul L. Smith, Paul Dooley, Linda Hunt, Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall
Film/TV TitlePopeye
DirectorRobert Altman
Release Year2006
GenreChildrens, General
Run Time113 Mins
Additional Product Features
CertificateU
Number of Discs1
ReviewsNew York Times - Duvall is one of a number of odd, unexpected treasures....High-spirited
Movie/TV TitlePopeye