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Houseboat (1958) Movie Summary

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  • COMEDY
  • ROMANCE
  • NR
  • 1958
  • FULL HD

This Oscar nominated film has the legendary Cary Grant as a government attorney who can't seem to shake his bad fortune. Living on a houseboat, widowed and left with three unruly kids, he hires Sophia Loren as a governess. The magnetic Loren and the charming Grant add up to a cheeky, urbane comedy.

Houseboat Film Synopsis

An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.

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Not Grant's finest - no chemistry with LorenThis film is passable, but there is absolutely no chemistry between Grant and Loren. You can see that all the pieces are there for a good movie, but it simply doesn't gel. Other reviewers may love it, but it simply is not in the same league as most other Grant films, such as Touch of Mink or Father Goose. My advice is to rent it, not buy it..Score: 3/5

Greatest movie of all timeMelville shavelson and cary grant did a fantasic job making this movie. It is on of my favorites. you really need to see it. --Thanks--.Score: 5/5

An OriginalI just love this movie..Score: 5/5

More Than Five StarsSophia Loren and Carey Grant! It doesn't get any better than that. If you ever wanted to see a movie that has Sophia Loren in it, this is the one to see!.Score: 5/5

Presto, Presto, Do Your Very Besto!This is a cute little film with an unbeliveably catchy song. With Cary Grant and Sophia Loren comes perfection. A fun, hilarious little movie!.Score: 5/5

I loved it!!This was such a nice movie!! I love Cary Grant and Sophia Loren together and the kids did a superb job!!.Score: 5/5

HouseboatGreat feel good movie. So say me so say you.Score: 5/5

C'mon, Apple. You need to rent this movie!I cannot believe that this movie isn't available to rent. It's a great movie and I loooooove Sophia Loren. . . but gimme a break! I don't want to buy it. I just want to rent it. I assume this is the studio's doing and not Apple; nonetheless, someone's making a huge mistake..Score: 4/5

HouseboatGood movie, but this transfer is so color saturated you’ll have to adjust your monitor to view it in normal color. good movie, bad transfer..Score: 4/5

Silly ComedyGrant plays a widower father of 3 children and Loren his maid. It is a ridicules plot from beginning to end. Grant stands out, as always, and tries his best to pull this story, and all of its characters, up to his level..Score: 3/5

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Houseboat (1958) Series Cast & Crew

Houseboat (1958) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Cary Grant (Tom Winters), Sophia Loren (Cinzia Zaccardi), Martha Hyer (Carolyn Gibson), Harry Guardino (Angelo Donatello), Eduardo Ciannelli (Arturo Zaccardi), Murray Hamilton (Capt. Alan Wilson), Mimi Gibson (Elizabeth Winters), Paul Petersen (David Winters), Charles Herbert (Robert Winters), Werner Klemperer (Harold Messner), Madge Kennedy (Mrs. Farnsworth), John Litel (Mr. William Farnsworth), Bess Flowers (Wedding Guest), Kathleen Freeman (Laundromat Gossip), Marc Wilder (Specialty Dancer (uncredited)), Ralph Brooks (Country Club Patron (uncredited)), Beulah Christian (Country Club Patron (uncredited)), Oliver Cross (Country Club Patron (uncredited)), Roy Damron (Country Club Patron (uncredited)), Kenneth Gibson (Country Club Patron (uncredited)), all returned for houseboat movie.

Cary Grant (Tom Winters)
Cary GrantTom WintersScore: 13.1
Sophia Loren (Cinzia Zaccardi)
Sophia LorenCinzia ZaccardiScore: 32.0
Martha Hyer (Carolyn Gibson)
Martha HyerCarolyn GibsonScore: 9.5
Harry Guardino (Angelo Donatello)
Harry GuardinoAngelo DonatelloScore: 11.7
Eduardo Ciannelli (Arturo Zaccardi)
Eduardo CiannelliArturo ZaccardiScore: 8.6
Murray Hamilton (Capt. Alan Wilson)
Murray HamiltonCapt. Alan WilsonScore: 12.4
Mimi Gibson (Elizabeth Winters)
Mimi GibsonElizabeth WintersScore: 11.8
Paul Petersen (David Winters)
Paul PetersenDavid WintersScore: 5.1
Charles Herbert (Robert Winters)
Charles HerbertRobert WintersScore: 10.7
Werner Klemperer (Harold Messner)
Werner KlempererHarold MessnerScore: 14.6
Madge Kennedy (Mrs. Farnsworth)
Madge KennedyMrs. FarnsworthScore: 7.0
John Litel (Mr. William Farnsworth)
John LitelMr. William FarnsworthScore: 17.5
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Melville Shavelson (Director), Jack Rose (Producer), George Duning (Original Music Composer), Ray June (Director of Photography), Frank Bracht (Editor), John B. Goodman (Art Direction), Sam Comer (Set Decoration), Grace Gregory (Set Decoration), Edith Head (Costume Design), Melville Shavelson (Writer), Jack Rose (Writer), Betsy Drake (Screenplay), Bud Bashaw Jr. (Makeup Artist), Hal C. Kern (Associate Producer), Yul Brynner (Still Photographer), Dorothy Yutzi (Script Supervisor), Van Cleave (Orchestrator), Arthur Morton (Orchestrator), George Duning (Music Director), Richard Mueller (Color Grading),

Melville Shavelson (Director)
Melville ShavelsonDirectorScore: 8.2
Jack Rose (Producer)
Jack RoseProducerScore: 5.2
George Duning (Original Music Composer)
George DuningOriginal Music ComposerScore: 2.7
Sam Comer (Set Decoration)
Sam ComerSet DecorationScore: 2.2
Edith Head (Costume Design)
Edith HeadCostume DesignScore: 12.1
Melville Shavelson (Writer)
Melville ShavelsonWriterScore: 8.2
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Deutsch
Der Rechtsanwalt Tom Winston hat alle Hände voll zu tun. Neben seinem Beruf muss er sich ganz alleine um die Erziehung seiner drei Kinder kümmern. Verständlich, dass es bei der liebenswerten Familie drunter und drüber geht. Keine Frage, eine Haushälterin muss her - nur woher? Wie es der Zufall so will, bringen die Kinder nach einem Konzert die temperamentvolle Italienerin Cinzia Zaccardi mit nach Hause. Obwohl sich die Erwachsenen anfangs nicht riechen können, stellt Tom sie ein. Als kurze Zeit später das Haus durch ein Zugunglück verwüstet wird, ist das Chaos perfekt. Der einzige Ausweg ist das enge Hausboot der Familie. Bravissimo, denn hier zeigt sich, dass Cinzia von Hausarbeit nicht den blassesten Schimmer hat. Nein, ihre Qualitäten liegen zum Vergnügen der Kinder auf ganz anderen Gebieten. Wie auch Tom zu seiner Überraschung bald feststellen muss...

Italiano
Dopo la morte della moglie, dalla quale da qualche anno viveva separato, Tom Winters, va a riprendersi i suoi tre bambini. Ma i piccoli, che vivevano con i nonni, lo considerano quasi un estraneo, e si trovano a disagio nella grande città. Una sera il più grande scappa ed incontra Cinzia, una ragazza italiana, figlia di un celebre direttore d'orchestra in tournè negli Stati Uniti, a sua volta scappata dal padre. Il bambino s'affeziona a lei, ed insieme ai fratellini convince Tom a prenderla come loro governante. Cinzia si trasferisce quindi sul barcone sul fiume dove vive adesso la famigliola: non è pratica di faccende domestiche, ma riesce a conquistarsi l'affetto di tutti. A poco, a poco Tom e Cinzia si innamorano suscitando la ribellione da parte dei bambini, che non vogliono che Cinzia prenda il posto della mamma...

Français
À la mort de sa femme dont il s'était éloigné, Tom Winters (Cary Grant) décide de s'occuper de l'éducation de ses trois jeunes enfants qu'il connaît fort peu. Il les emmène à Washington mais ceux-ci, habitués à la campagne ont du mal à se faire à cette nouvelle vie avec un père qui ne sait pas comment s'y prendre. Un des enfants fait une fugue et est retrouvé par Cinzia (Sophia Loren), fille d'un célèbre musicien italien. Winters la prend pour une pauvresse et lui propose une place de bonne…

svenska
Tom Winston, en änkling, försöker förstå och uppfostra tre försigkomna barn ensam. Han får lite oväntad hjälp av Cinzia när barnen bestämmer att hon ska bli deras hjälpreda. Egentligen är hon en italiensk societetsdam som försöker komma undan sin överbeskyddande far.

Español
Tom (Cary Grant) es un viudo que vive con tres hijos pequeños en una casa flotante. Para cuidarlos contrata como niñera a Cintia (Sophia Loren), una bella italiana que oculta su verdadera identidad.

Magyar
Thomas Winters felesége halála után magához veszi három kisgyermekét. A gyerekek nem nagyon lelkesednek a változásért, a hét éves Robert rögtön el is kóborol. Ekkor ismerkedik meg az Amerikában turnézó olasz karmester lányával, Cinzia-val. A lány rövidesen a család nevelőnője lesz. A kezdeti zökkenők ellenére apránként gyengéd szálak szövődnek Winters és Cinzia között, ám Thomas-ra frissen elvált sógornője is pályázik. Egy július 4-ei bálon a férfinak döntenie kell...

Nederlands
Tom Winston, een weduwnaar, probeert zijn drie vroegwijze kinderen op te voeden en te begrijpen. Hij krijgt onverwachts hulp van Cinzia, wanneer zijn kinderen besluiten dat zij hun nieuwe hulp is. Eigenlijk is zij een Italiaanse behorend tot de hogere kringen, proberend om onder de vleugels van haar overbezorgde vader weg te komen.

Português
Um viúvo, seus três filhos pequenos e uma babá deslumbrante se conhecem melhor quando as circunstâncias os mantêm juntos a bordo de uma casa flutuante muito maltratada. Tom Winters, um viúvo, está tentando entender e criar sozinho três crianças precoces. Ele recebe uma pequena ajuda inesperada de Cinzia, quando as crianças decidem que ela será a nova babá. Na verdade ela é realmente uma socialite italiana que está tentando fugir de seu pai superprotetor. (e Livre - Estimado Livre)

普通话
  《水上人家》是一部类似《音乐之声》家庭喜剧电影。影片气氛轻松,节奏明快,情节搞笑。讲述了一个带着孩子的单身男人,和家人特别是子女缺乏沟通,而空降来一善良快活,不按常理出牌的女子,终于俘虏了这整个一家。好莱坞传奇男星加里•格兰特和意大利性感女神索菲娅•罗兰联袂出演。在影片中加里•格兰特和索菲亚•罗兰有情人终成眷属,然而现实中加里•格兰特却没有抱得美人归,影片拍摄期间正是格兰特展开追求的时候,他们的表演让人难忘。

Pусский
Очаровательная комедия о нью-йоркском адвокате, одиноком отце трех шаловливых детишек. Они решают, что им нужна мама, а папе — жена, поэтому убеждают его взять младшенькому Чарльзу очаровательную итальянскую воспитательницу. Папа неожиданно влюбляется в красавицу, которая оказывается не простой девушкой, а дочерью итальянского дипломата.

Español
Tom (Cary Grant) es un viudo que vive con tres hijos pequeños en una casa flotante. Para cuidarlos contrata como niñera a Cintia (Sophia Loren), una bella italiana que oculta su verdadera identidad.

فارسی
تام وینستون یک مرد بیوه است که تلاش می کند تا 3 فرزندش را به تنهایی بزرگ کند. اما در این بین یک زن به نام "سینزیا" به کمکش می آید که حتی بچه ها دوست دارند او مادر جدیدشان شود...

Türkçe
Tom Winston (Cary Grant) karısının ölümünden sonra üç çocuğunu tek başına büyütmek için mücadele ediyor. Büyüleyici ve güzel Cinzia Zaccardi (Sophia Loren) ile bir konserde tanıştıktan sonra, onu bir dadı olarak işe alır. Tom'un haberi olmadan, Cinzia aslında otoriter babasından (Harry Guardino) kaçan Avrupalı bir sosyetedir ve yemek pişirme, temizlik veya çocuk yetiştirme konusunda kesinlikle hiçbir deneyimi yoktur. Ancak Tom'a karşı bir ilgisi var.

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