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The Wackiest Ship in the Army

NR1h 39m1960Richard Murphy
IMDb 6.3
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"You'll crack your timbers when you see how the Navy sticks the Army sad sacks with the crumbiest ship afloat!"

Lieutenant Rip Crandall is hoodwinked into taking command of the "Wackiest Ship in the Navy" – a real garbage scow with a crew of misfits who don't know a jib from a jigger. What none of them knows, including Crandall, is that this ship has a very important top-secret mission to complete in waters patrolled by the Japanese fleet. Their mission will save hundreds of allied lives – if only they can get there in one piece.

ComedyWarDrama
ShipNavyPacific War

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What is The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960) about?

Lieutenant Rip Crandall is hoodwinked into taking command of the "Wackiest Ship in the Navy" – a real garbage scow with a crew of misfits who don't know a jib from a jigger. What none of them knows, including Crandall, is that this ship has a very important top-secret mission to complete in waters patrolled by the Japanese fleet. Their mission will save hundreds of allied lives – if only they can…

Who stars in The Wackiest Ship in the Army?

The Wackiest Ship in the Army stars Jack Lemmon (Rip Crandall), Ricky Nelson (Tommy Hanson), John Lund (Wilbur Vandewater), Chips Rafferty (Patterson), Tom Tully (Captain McClung). The film was directed by Richard Murphy.

How long is The Wackiest Ship in the Army?

The Wackiest Ship in the Army has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1960. It is rated NR.

Is The Wackiest Ship in the Army worth watching?

The Wackiest Ship in the Army holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Comedy, War, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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