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Sail A Crooked Ship (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1961, Sail A Crooked Ship is a comedy film directed by Irving Brecher, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. A bungling burglar, determined to go down in the annals of crime as a genius, steals a ship in New York in order to rob a bank in Boston.

Who’s in it. Sail A Crooked Ship stars Robert Wagner as Gilbert Barrows, Dolores Hart as Elinor Harrison, Ernie Kovacs as Bugsy G. Foglemeyer aka The Captain and Frankie Avalon as Ens. Rodney J. Foglemeyer, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sail A Crooked Ship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sail A Crooked Ship page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sail A Crooked Ship tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sail A Crooked Ship (1961)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sail A Crooked Ship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sail A Crooked Ship worth watching?
Sail A Crooked Ship holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sail A Crooked Ship?
Sail A Crooked Ship stars Robert Wagner, Dolores Hart, Ernie Kovacs, Frankie Avalon and Frank Gorshin.
When was Sail A Crooked Ship released?
Sail A Crooked Ship was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.