Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson, John Lund, Chips Rafferty, Tom Tully ...( see more  see more... ) , Joby Baker , Warren Berlinger , Patricia Driscoll , Mike Kellin , Richard Anderson , Alvy Moore , Teru Shimada , George Shibata , Clive Halliday

Jack Lemmon and Ricky Nelson get that sinking feeling when they pilot THE WACKIEST SHIP IN THE ARMY in this hilarious comedy-adventure. During World War II, the Army recruits Navy officer Rip Crandall...( read more  read more... ) (Lemmon) to command a battered old schooner for a top-secret mission. Masquerading as a Japanese fishing boat, this nautical nightmare must smuggle a spy through mine-infested waters of the South Pacific. Unfortunately for Crandall, he has inherited a wild crew of butterfingered landlubbers, including First Officer Tommy Hanson (Nelson). Can the dedicated lieutenant whip these comically inexperienced gobs into shape in time to carry out their perilous mission? Starring: Jack Lemmon (2-time Academy AwardŽ Winner, 1955 Mr. Roberts, 1973 Save the Tiger, 8-time Academy AwardŽ Nominee), Ricky Nelson (Golden GlobeŽ Nominee, 1959, Most Promising Newcomer).

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Unrated, 99 min.

Directed by: Richard Murphy

Release Date: December 29, 1960

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DVD Release Date: October 12, 2004

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  • January 21, 2009
    Nothing new from Lemmon here. This is not an example of the military being a good source of humor. Nelson is stiff. The movie can be compared to the junker boat that is sent on a near impossible mission.
  • October 29, 2009
    It would be hard not to be entertained by this light and enjoyable film. The cast is great, Jack Lemmon is always worth watching. Very well produced, good score. It has action, war, comedy, drama, romance and Ricky Nelson even sings!
  • April 19, 2009
    well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch..its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie..i think that jack lemmon, ricky nelson, john lund, mike kellin play good parts throguhout this movie..its a good 1960's movie 2 ...( read more)watch,...i think that the director of this Classics, Comedy movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throguhout this movie its a good classic movie n its enjoyable 2 watch
  • December 31, 2007
    Corny, but fun, to watch.
  • December 28, 2007
    Used to watch this one all the time when I was a kid. It's pretty good.
  • December 9, 2007
    Good Comedy Classic !
  • November 25, 2007
    one of the best comedies I have seen in years.
  • August 8, 2007
    Funny and uplifting.
  • December 9, 2006
    Yeah, i'd like to see this, i think!

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