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Popeye (1980)

โ€œHaves a happy holiday with me an' Olive!โ€

5.6/10 ยท 735 votes 1h 54m pg ActionComedyAdventureFamily

#34 of 34 films from 1980 #1977 of 2168 in action

Directed by Robert Altman ยท Written by Jules Feiffer

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Overview

Popeye is a super-strong, spinach-scarfing sailor man who's searching for his father. During a storm that wrecks his ship, Popeye washes ashore and winds up rooming at the Oyl household, where he meets Olive. Before he can win her heart, he must first contend with Olive's fiancรฉ, Bluto.

Cast

Robin Williamsas Popeye
Shelley Duvallas Olive Oyl
Ray Walstonas Poopdeck Pappy
Paul Dooleyas Wimpy
Paul L. Smithas Bluto
Richard Libertinias Geezil
Donald Moffatas The Taxman
MacIntyre Dixonas Cole Oyl
Roberta Maxwellas Nana Oyl
Donovan Scottas Castor Oyl
Allan F. Nichollsas Rough House
Wesley Ivan Hurtas Swee'pea
Bill Irwinas Ham Gravy
Robert Fortieras Bill Barnacle

Facts

Release dateDecember 12, 1980
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) โ€” about the same as the 1980 average of 113 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$49,823,037 (2.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0081353

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Questions

How long is Popeye?
Popeye runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Popeye worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 735 votes, which places it #34 of 34 films released in 1980 in this index (top 3%) and #1977 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Popeye?
Popeye was directed by Robert Altman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Long Goodbye (1973), The Player (1992), Short Cuts (1993).
Who stars in Popeye?
Robin Williams as Popeye; Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl; Ray Walston as Poopdeck Pappy; Paul Dooley as Wimpy; Paul L. Smith as Bluto; Richard Libertini as Geezil.
What is Popeye rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Popeye?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29666.

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