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The Voyage of the Yes

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Cal Markwell (Desi Arnaz Jr.) and Orlando B. Parker (Mike Evans) are two California teenagers who, when challenged to sail the 2,600 miles to Hawaii in a tiny sailboat, are courageous and foolhardy enough to accept. The two boys set out expecting adventure and get more than they bargained for. Not only does Mother Nature throw numerous obstacles in their way, but Cal and Orlando themselves turn on each other as well. Ironically, a shark attack repairs their friendship.

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tim o I hadn't seen it since an original TV broadcast, as a kid in the early/mid 70's: It stuck with me at the time - filled my imagination with the prospect of living as a free-soul, as a way of life - in a way not many films have, so I recently tracked it down. Looking at it now, with adult eyes, it still holds up. Yes, it's got a fair number of cliches, and topics that under "modern sensibilities", wouldn't be considered politically correct. But the themes and messages of the film are still pretty solid: "Commitment", "self-reliance", "sacrifice", not to mention, seeing things through challenges to reach a goal. It's a typical journey film, with a substantial dash of, "oil & water Bro'-bonding", no surprises there. But it holds up pretty well, considering it's age and tiny budget. A keeper for me. Definitely something worth watching with your kids. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Not too bad for a television made movie from the 1970?s. It?s a good character study and is reasonably suspenseful. The acting is fair. It does have it's share of cliches, and it wasn't always convincing, but it did at least hold my interest for the most part. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member 60/100. Not too bad for a television made movie from the 1970's. It's a good character study and is reasonably suspenseful. The acting is fair. It does have it's share of cliches, and it wasn't always convincing, but it did at least hold my interest for the most part. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is terrible. A good cast goes wrong. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lee H. Katzin

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Desi Arnaz Jr.

Cal Markwell

Mike Evans

Orlando B. Parker

Beverly Garland

Agatha Markwell

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Arnold Markwell

Scoey Mitchell

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Synopsis Cal Markwell (Desi Arnaz Jr.) and Orlando B. Parker (Mike Evans) are two California teenagers who, when challenged to sail the 2,600 miles to Hawaii in a tiny sailboat, are courageous and foolhardy enough to accept. The two boys set out expecting adventure and get more than they bargained for. Not only does Mother Nature throw numerous obstacles in their way, but Cal and Orlando themselves turn on each other as well. Ironically, a shark attack repairs their friendship.
Director
Lee H. Katzin
Producer
Andrew J. Fenady
Screenwriter
Bill Stratton
Production Co
Andrew J. Fenady Productions, Bing Crosby Productions
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 10, 2017
Runtime
1h 14m
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