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Still from Popeye — Popeye (1980) — Robert AltmanPhotographed by Giuseppe Rotunno

Poster for Popeye

Popeye

English / 1980 / 1h 54m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy Adventure Action Family

Letterboxd: 2.92/5·47.5K ratings·11.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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 fiancé, Bluto.

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Directed by Robert Altman
Position 13

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Altman

WriterJules Feiffer

CinematographerGiuseppe Rotunno

ComposerHarry Nilsson

EditorDavid A. Simmons,

ProducerRobert Evans

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

David McCharenas Harry Hotcash

Sharon Kinneyas Cherry

Peter Brayas Oxblood Oxheart

Linda Huntas Mrs. Oxheart

Geoff Hoyleas Scoop, the Reporter

Wayne Robsonas Chizzelflint, the Pawnbroker

Double Feature

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Poster for The Player

The Player1992

Both directed by Robert Altman

Or

Secret Honor1984Both directed by Robert Altman

Popeye (1980) | Criteria