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Atoll K

  • 1951
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  • 1h 40m
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Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel in Atoll K (1951)
Stan inherits a yacht and a South Pacific island. Ollie and Stan sail there with 2 other men. They shipwreck on a new atoll and settle there. An ex-fiancee joins them. They declare an independent nation and problems arise.
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Stan inherits a yacht and a South Pacific island. Ollie and Stan sail there with 2 other men. They shipwreck on a new atoll and settle there. An ex-fiancee joins them. They declare an indepe... Read allStan inherits a yacht and a South Pacific island. Ollie and Stan sail there with 2 other men. They shipwreck on a new atoll and settle there. An ex-fiancee joins them. They declare an independent nation and problems arise.Stan inherits a yacht and a South Pacific island. Ollie and Stan sail there with 2 other men. They shipwreck on a new atoll and settle there. An ex-fiancee joins them. They declare an independent nation and problems arise.

  • Directors
    • Léo Joannon
    • John Berry
    • Alfred J. Goulding
  • Writers
    • Monte Collins
    • Léo Joannon
    • John D. Klorer
  • Stars
    • Stan Laurel
    • Oliver Hardy
    • Suzy Delair
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    2.3K
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    • Directors
      • Léo Joannon
      • John Berry
      • Alfred J. Goulding
    • Writers
      • Monte Collins
      • Léo Joannon
      • John D. Klorer
    • Stars
      • Stan Laurel
      • Oliver Hardy
      • Suzy Delair
    • 52User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel
    • Stan
    • (as Laurel)
    Oliver Hardy
    Oliver Hardy
    • Ollie
    • (as Hardy)
    Suzy Delair
    Suzy Delair
    • Chérie Lamour
    Max Elloy
    Max Elloy
    • Antoine
    Suzet Maïs
    Suzet Maïs
    • Mrs. Dolan
    Félix Oudart
    Félix Oudart
    • Le maire
    Adriano Rimoldi
    Adriano Rimoldi
    • Giovanni Copini
    Robert Murzeau
    Robert Murzeau
    • Le capitaine Dolan
    Luigi Tosi
    Luigi Tosi
    • Le lieutenant Jack Frazer
    Michael Dalmatoff
    Michael Dalmatoff
    • Alecto
    • (as Michel Dalmatoff)
    André Randall
    André Randall
    • Branwell
    • (as A. Randell)
    Robert Vattier
    Robert Vattier
    • Le notaire français
    • (as R. Vattier)
    Claude May
    Claude May
    • La secrétaire
    • (as C. May)
    Roger Legris
    Roger Legris
    • Fortune hunter
    • (as R. Legris)
    Olivier Hussenot
    Olivier Hussenot
    • Un chasseur de fortune
    • (as O. Hussenot)
    Vittorio Caprioli
    Vittorio Caprioli
    • Monsieur Paltroni, avocat italien
    • (as Caprioli)
    Charles Lemontier
    Charles Lemontier
    • L'ambassadeur
    • (as C. Lemontier)
    Guglielmo Barnabò
    Guglielmo Barnabò
    • Le propriétaire de la palissade
    • (as G. Barnabo)
    • Directors
      • Léo Joannon
      • John Berry
      • Alfred J. Goulding
    • Writers
      • Monte Collins
      • Léo Joannon
      • John D. Klorer
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    wsureck

    Last but not least

    Probably the best Laurel and Hardy film since 1939's "The Flying Deuces", and their last motion picture appearance. Better than the generally unfunny Fox studio films of the 1940's. Its a somewhat underrated European-style farce with a mild social commentary about taxes, governmental control/interference combined with plot about Stan inheriting an island and eventually trying to setup an island country lacking in governmental controls. There are gags that will remind you of earlier L & H films and you can forward through the tedious love interest plot which seems tacked-on and is thankfully short. Overlook the generally annoying Euro-cast (though Max Elloy as the stateless man is OK), terrible dubbing, and Stan's haggard appearance and there are some laughs to be found. Get the DVD put out by Platinum Corp., which is way better in picture quality than the SLP mode public domain videos that have been available to this point. Just the improvement in picture quality was enough to make this film a lot more enjoyable.
    G.Spider

    Why won't people give this a chance?

    After some real clunkers in the '40s, it's nice to be able to say that L & H's final film is a good one.

    Okay, so they look pretty old and they are the only members of the cast who haven't been dubbed, but this film is highly entertaining and filled with vintage Stan and Ollie humour. The concept of them building a home on a deserted island is literally previously unexplored territory and there is an effective underlying message about how a 100%-tolerance society can result in anarchy.

    It might take some getting used to but it's still a film well worth seeing.
    6TBJCSKCNRRQTreviews

    I would care to repeat it

    This was part of a 3-DVD box-set, and it came with the Laurel and Hardy shorts Mud & Sand, Just Ramblin' Along, Oranges and Lemons, and the Three Stooges ones Brideless Groom and Sing a Song of Six Pants; it also came with another feature, Flying Deuces. The disc this was on came with The Tree in a Test Tube & Malice in the Palace. I haven't watched an awful lot of the duo, and other than the aforementioned ones, it has been years since I did. Not sure why this has such a low rating; it is genuinely funny and clever at its best(honestly, few of the light, goofy and, at times, cartoon-style slapstick gags fall flat), and it seldom, if ever, drags, for the 82 minute running time. It makes fun of politeness, taxes, and other everyday subjects, in spite of the unusual plot of a deceased eccentric uncle(always popular) leaving them an island. Inbetween clumsiness, knocking stuff over, falling, and other natural occurrences that are not presented as if they hurt, weepy Laurel(who looks so old and worn here) and dominating Hardy also explore social issues and government. Is that a good thing? Well, a lot of the way, the treatment of it is great. I don't think they quite keep up the quality all the way, though. Near the end(when this gets "big", with "action", as expected), this gets somewhat unrealistic, employs a sort of deus ex machina, and the conclusion has darkness to it. The FX are decent. Editing and cinematography are fine. A nice amount of laughs, and not boring. I recommend this to big fans of the two. 6/10
    Chris-773

    Far better than you'd think.

    The boys last film is not the clunker that many would have you believe. There are numerous scenes that made me laugh out loud, especially the scenes involving Stan's pet lobster. The style is geared toward more gentle slapstick and philosophical humour that suits the aged stars perfectly.

    All in all a bright and gay movie with pleasant scenery and jolly characters. Give it a try, it's far better than the big studio pictures of the 40's in it's revised approach to the comedy duo.
    mkaiser-1

    Atoll K enjoyable if you make a few allowances...

    For new L&H fans, Stan and Ollie's appearance may be a shock. Stan looks VERY thin and has noticeably aged. Ollie, in contrast, has gained a LOT of weight.

    If you can overlook their appearance, and the slow moving subplot, Atoll K does have some good comedy routines. However, their more elderly appearance does hamper what would otherwise be good gags. You just can't laugh at Stan while he is dealing with an inflating raft in the ship's cabin. He looks like he's truly in agony, and you want to help him instead of laugh at him. Also, the film is poorly edited. The original movie was 90 minutes long, but when re-released, it was shortened to a more tolerable 60 minutes. Most of the footage taken out was from the subplot, so taking out the extra half hour improved the movie.

    While "The Boys" had more freedom to write gags and dialogue, nobody else on the crew had any idea what to expect in a L&H picture. Confusion and the illness of Stan and Ollie caused the picture to take an entire year to make! Not long after Atoll K was released, Ollie went on a diet and lost a LOT of weight, but it was too late.

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    • Trivia
      It was quite apparent from his appearance that Stan Laurel was gravely ill during production. Completion of the film was delayed while he had an operation in Paris for prostate cancer as well as struggling with diabetes. He would fully recover from his cancer surgery and live for another 14 years.
    • Goofs
      As Stan and Ollie enter the yacht's galley for the first time, Stan all of a sudden has lost a lot of weight (and no wonder. The two scenes were filmed months apart between Stan's illness and hospitalization, where he lost around 50 pounds).
    • Quotes

      Ollie: [to Stan, after all the diplomatic posts have been assigned] Why Stan... you're *the people*.

    • Alternate versions
      There are 4 different versions of the film. A 93 minute French version, a 97 minute Italian version, an 82 minute English version released in the U.S and the U.K and a 100 minute version only shown at British premieres. The 82 minute version is the most common version that is on most releases. The Italian version has been released in Italian speaking countries but has been reduced to only 85-88 minutes as a lot of footage has been lost. The French version is still all intact and has been released in French speaking countries. Finally, the 100 minute version has finally been released after years of not being shown, it was released on DVD in the U.K.
    • Connections
      Edited into Dick und Doof - Superschau des Lachens (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      Tu n'Peux pas t'Figurer
      Music by Paul Misraki

      Lyrics by Paul Misraki

      Performed by Suzy Delair

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 1951 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Utopia
    • Filming locations
      • Port of Marseille, France
    • Production companies
      • Films EGE
      • Fortezza Film
      • Franco London Films
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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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