The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island (1981): Cast & Plot
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island is a 1981 family comedy directed by Peter Baldwin, starring Robert Paige as Harlem Globetrotter, Bob Denver and Jim Backus. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Peter Baldwin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Redwood Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island About?
The premise of The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When the Harlem Globetrotters’ chartered plane crash‑lands on the same atoll where Gilligan and the other castaways are stranded, the two groups join forces. They must protect the island’s unique Supremium ore from a villainous billionaire and face a mad scientist’s squad of robot opponents in a high‑stakes basketball showdown.
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- 1980s
- gilligan's island
- basketball team
- thurston howell iii character
- thurston howell iv character
- eunice lovey wentworth howell character
- ginger grant character
- harlem globetrotters
- basketball
- robot
- resort
- tv series reunion
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- tropical island
- sequel
- african american
- character name in title
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island Cast & Characters
Robert Paige leads the cast as Harlem Globetrotter, with Bob Denver as Gilligan and Jim Backus as Thurston Howell III. Directed by Peter Baldwin; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Baldwin
- Robert Paige as Harlem Globetrotter
- Bob Denver as Gilligan
- Jim Backus as Thurston Howell III
- Natalie Schafer as Lovey Wentworth Howell
Also Starring in The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island
· 25 more- David Ruprecht Thurston Howell IV
- Alan Hale Jr. Skipper
- Martin Landau J.J. Pierson
- Chick Hearn Sportscaster #2
- Stu Nahan Sportscaster #1
- Russell Johnson Professor
- Scatman Crothers Dewey Stevens
- Rosalind Chao Hotel Clerk
- Barbara Bain Dr. Olga Schmetner
- Dawn Wells Mary Ann
- Whitney Rydbeck George the Robot
- Constance Forslund Ginger
- Wendy Hoffmann Jackie
- Geese Ausbie Harlem Globetrotter
- Dreama Denver Lucinda
- Bruce Briggs Referee
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- Cindee Appleton Linda
- Clyde Austin Harlem Globetrotter
- Jimmy Blacklock Harlem Globetrotter
- Nate Branch Harlem Globetrotter
- Lou Dunbar Harlem Globetrotter
- Tex Harrison Harlem Globetrotter
- Theodis Lee Harlem Globetrotter
- Bobby Joe Mason Harlem Globetrotter
- Curley Neal Harlem Globetrotter
More from Peter Baldwin
More films directed by Peter Baldwin: Meet Wally Sparks, Revenge of the Nerds Unaired Pilot, A Very Brady Christmas and Lots of Luck.
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island Plot Summary
What happens in The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a sun-drenched island, the former castaways run a thriving vacation retreat called The Castaways, a tropical escape born from the events of the previous film, The Castaways on Gilligan’s Island. Thurston Howell III handles mainland business, while his son, Thurston Howell IV, runs the hotel operations from the island paradise.
Full summary
The whole story of The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which member of the Howell family manages the hotel operations on the island?
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The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island?
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island released?
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island was released on May 15, 1981.
Who directed The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island?
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island was directed by Peter Baldwin.
More films by Peter Baldwin Who is in the cast of The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island?
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island stars Robert Paige as Harlem Globetrotter, Bob Denver as Gilligan and Jim Backus as Thurston Howell III, among 29 credited actors.
Does The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island have a post-credit scene?
No. The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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