Operation Petticoat 1959

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A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.

Cary Grant

as Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman

Tony Curtis

as Lieutenant Nicholas Holden

Joan O'Brien

as 2nd Lieutenant Dolores Crandall

Dina Merrill

as 2nd Lieutenant Barbara Duran

Gene Evans

as Chief Molumphry

Dick Sargent

as Ensign Stovall (as Richard Sargent)

Virginia Gregg

as Major Edna Heywood

Robert F. Simon

as Captain J.B. Henderson

Robert Gist

as Lieutenant Watson

Gavin MacLeod

as Yeoman Ernest Hunkle

Director:

Blake Edwards

Writer:

Maurice Richlin, Stanley Shapiro, Paul King, Joseph Stone

Genres:

Comedy,War,Romance

Release Date:

1959 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

124 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Operation Petticoat

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Cary Grant

as Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman

Tony Curtis

as Lieutenant Nicholas Holden

Joan O'Brien

as 2nd Lieutenant Dolores Crandall

Dina Merrill

as 2nd Lieutenant Barbara Duran

Gene Evans

as Chief Molumphry

Dick Sargent

as Ensign Stovall (as Richard Sargent)

Virginia Gregg

as Major Edna Heywood

Robert F. Simon

as Captain J.B. Henderson

Robert Gist

as Lieutenant Watson

Gavin MacLeod

as Yeoman Ernest Hunkle

George Dunn

as Prophet

Dick Crockett

as Petty Officer Harmon

Madlyn Rhue

as 2nd Lieutenant Reid

Marion Ross

as 2nd Lieutenant Colfax

Clarence Lung

as Sergeant Ramon Gillardo

Frankie Darro

as Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class Dooley

Robert F. Hoy

as Reiner

Nicky Blair

as Seaman Kraus

John W. Morley

as Williams

Arthur O'Connell

as Chief Motor Machinist's Mate Sam Tostin

Hal Baylor

as Military Police Sergeant (uncredited)

William Bryant

as Crewman (uncredited)

Bert Byers

as Bowman (uncredited)

Dick Callinan

as Lieutenant Morrison (uncredited)

Gordon Casell

as Colonel Higginson (uncredited)

Malcolm Cassell

as Sailor (uncredited)

H. Haile Chace

as Soldier (uncredited)

Tony Corrado

as Fireman Lye (uncredited)

Dale Cummings

as Military Policeman (uncredited)

Francis De Sales

as Captain Kress (uncredited)

Vince Deadrick Sr.

as (uncredited)

Alan Dexter

as Navy Chief (uncredited)

Tusi Faiivae

as Witch Doctor (uncredited)

Paul Frees

as Colonel in Jeep on Cebu (voice) (uncredited)

Bob Gibson

as Seaman (uncredited)

Larry Gilliland

as Sailor (uncredited)

Preston Hanson

as Simpson (uncredited)

Fred Harflinger II

as Sailor (uncredited)

Harry Harvey Jr.

as Soldier (uncredited)

Vi Ingraham

as Pregnant Filipino Woman (uncredited)

Glenn Jacobson

as Control Tower Staff (uncredited)

Robert Keys

as Military Policeman (uncredited)

Joseph Kim

as Filipino (uncredited)

William Kinney

as (uncredited)

James Lanphier

as Daly (uncredited)

Nelson Leigh

as Admiral Koenig (uncredited)

Leon Lontoc

as Filipino Farmer (uncredited)

John James Russell

as Sailor (uncredited)

Alan Scott

as Chief of Demolition (uncredited)

Bob Stratton

as Marine Lieutenant (uncredited)

Nino Tempo

as Crewman (uncredited)

Howard Venezia

as Soldier (uncredited)

Francis L. Ward

as Petty Officer (uncredited)

Robert C. Youmans

as Lieutenant (uncredited)

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