Bon Voyage!

Director: James Neilson James Neilson

Overview

"This live-action comedy from Walt Disney Pictures about a typical American family taking the grand tour of Europe has been given a simple presentation for its release on DVD. Bon Voyage has been transferred to disc in the full-frame aspect ratio of 1.33:1, and the audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Mono. The dialogue is in English, with optional subtitles in Spanish. No bonus materials have been included for this edition."

Product Details

Release Date:	02/03/2004
UPC:	0786936233865
Original Release:	1962
Source:	Walt Disney Video
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Mono]
Language:	English
Time:	2:12:00

Special Features

Closed Caption;Spanish subtitles; Dolby Digital Mono; Fullscreen

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Fred MacMurray	Harry Willard
Jane Wyman	Katie Willard
Michael Callan	Nick O'Mara
Deborah Walley	Amy Willard
Tommy Kirk	Elliot Willard
Kevin Corcoran	Skipper Willard
Jessie Royce Landis	La Comtesse
Georgette Anys	Mme. Clebert
Ivan Desny	Rudolph
Francoise Prevost	The Girl
Carol White	Penelope
Marie Sirago	Florelle
Alex Gerry	Horace
Howard Smith	Judge Henderson
Max Showalter	The Tight Suit
James Millhollin	Librarian
Marcel Hillaire	Sewer Guide
Richard Wattis	Englishman
Ana Maria Majalca	Shamra
Philip Coolidge	Passport Clerk
Hassan Khayyam	Shamra's Father
Doris Packer	Mrs. Henderson

Technical Credits

Ron Miller	Producer
James Neilson	Director
Bill Walsh	Producer

Editorial Reviews

The spirit of Andy Hardy lives on in Bon Voyage!, a live-action Disney comedy that is a throwback to the earlier Mickey Rooney series in spirit, if not to the letter. Bon Voyage! also shares a lot with countless other "American hicks abroad" comedies, and those who like such fare will undoubtedly find the film very much up their alley. Those who find such fare a bit tiresome, on the other hand, will not find anything new or refreshing here, as Bon Voyage! basically recycles many gags and situations that have been seen countless times before -- and somehow takes more than two hours to do so. James Neilson's direction may be a bit sluggish, but it does allow the audience time to see some lovely location shots of Paris and to enjoy the fashions its trio of Oscar-nominated designers created for the occasion. More importantly, it's time that is spent in the always-pleasurable company of Fred MacMurray, as well as the engaging company of Jane Wyman. Tommy Kirk, Deborah Walley, and Kevin Corcoran play their kids in patented Disney style. It's all fluff, but it harmless, and if the length doesn't bother you, fairly enjoyable.