The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin

"When the family fortune runs out, the laughs rush in."

Mar 8 1967 Approved 1h 48m
Action, Adventure, Comedy

To restore his family's lost wealth, a young Boston lad stows away on a ship bound for the California Gold Rush. When their very proper butler gives chase, all roads lead to nonstop adventure, wild and woolly characters, and a lucky punch that leads to a bonanza of belly laughs!

Plot

In 1840s Boston when old man Flagg dies he leaves only debts behind. His grandson, Jack Flagg, dreamy and adventurous plans to run away from home and sneak aboard a sailing ship bound for gold-rich California. When his absence is discovered by his sister Arabella a frantic search ensues. Jack manages to board a California-bound ship where he meets crooked Judge Higgins and other characters. Fortunately for Jack his trusted and loyal butler, Bullwhip Griffin, has followed him on the ship. The two finally disembark in San Francisco and immerse themselves into the crazy world of California's gold rush. Jack Flagg's sister Arabella worries about her brother and decides to go to California herself to find Jack and their butler.

Written by

Lowell S. Hawley, Albert Sidney Fleischman

Directed by

James Neilson

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,372
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA