


Film · Released
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
“You'll crack your timbers when you see how the Navy sticks the Army sad sacks with the crumbiest ship afloat!”
The Wackiest Ship in the Army at a glance
The Wackiest Ship in the Army is a 1960 comedy and war film, running 1h 39m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1960-12-29
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Genres
- Comedy, War
- Director
- Richard Murphy
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.1 / 10 · 44 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmLieutenant 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.
Cast
14 names
Jack LemmonRip Crandall
Ricky NelsonTommy Hanson
John LundWilbur Vandewater
Chips RaffertyPatterson
Tom TullyCaptain McClung
Joby BakerJosh Davidson
Warren BerlingerA.J. Sparks
Patricia DriscollMaggie
Mike KellinJack MacCarthy
Richard AndersonDennis Foster
Alvy MooreJohnson
Joseph Gallison
Teru ShimadaSamadaQuestions about The Wackiest Ship in the Army
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Is The Wackiest Ship in the Army suitable for children?
The Wackiest Ship in the Army is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Wackiest Ship in the Army 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…
How long is The Wackiest Ship in the Army?
The Wackiest Ship in the Army runs for 1h 39m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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