Robin Williams’ performance as Popeye is iconic and often overlooked ... the film is getting its first-ever release on Blu-ray. It’s a movie that has developed a cult following since it ...
The character has only made one previous live-action appearance, with the late Robin Williams taking on the title role in Robert Altman's highly divisive 1980 Popeye movie.
As does director Robert Altman’s 1980 film, starring Robin Williams as Popeye and Shelley Duvall as his oft-fought-over sweetheart Olive Oyl. That movie was tepidly received initially.