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Popeye

1980, Movie, PG, 114 mins

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Reviled when it first hit theaters in 1980, Robert Altman's musical adaptation of the classic comic strip seems to be getting better with time. Jules Feiffer's darkly humorous script, Harry Nilsson's strange cycle of songs and the hazy cinematography — yellow, like old newspapers — fit one another perfectly. The sets still look great, and the casting (Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl and Robin Williams in the title role — is impeccable. Read the complete review for Popeye
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Popeye movie trailer - Genre: Children's Rating: Not Rated
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Length: 00:52
Posted: 3/17/2008
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Williams actually resembles the spinach-munching sailor in this live action romp that resembles a cartoon. Screenplay by noted satirist Jules Feiffer!
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Length: 00:41
Posted: 3/17/2008
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The legendary, beloved anvil-armed sailor of the seven seas comes magically to life in this delightful musical, starring Robin Williams as Popeye, who meets all challenges with the unshakable philosophy, "I yam what I yam and that's all that I yam." Shelley Duvall is Popeye's devoted long-limbed sweetie, Olive Oil, one of the familiar and loveable characters who joins Popeye in his adventures in the harbor town of Sweethaven. Meet Wimpy and Bluto and all the other cartoon favorites in this happy, tuneful, fun-for-the-whole-family movie!
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Length: 01:54:08
Posted: 1/1/2008
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The sailor man travels to Sweethaven, falls in love with Olive Oyl, adopts Sweetpea and makes an enemy with Bluto.
Paid | Amazon Video on Demand
Length: 01:54:00
Posted: 12/2/2008
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Year: 1980
Rated PG

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Cast
Robin Williams: Popeye
Shelley Duvall: Olive Oyl
Ray Walston: Poopdeck Pappy
Paul L. Smith: Bluto
Paul Dooley: Wimpy
Richard Libertini: Geezil

 

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