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Private Buckaroo
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Private Buckaroo

1942-06-12 · 68 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy · Music · War

A rebellious young inductee has trouble toeing the line until he meets a retired officer's lovely daughter. James and his band are also drafted and decide to perk up their camp by putting on a big show.

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Directors
Edward F. Cline
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dick ForanDick ForanLon Prentice
Joe E. LewisJoe E. LewisLancelot Pringle McBiff
Jennifer HoltJennifer HoltJoyce Mason
Ernest TruexErnest TruexCol. Elias Weatherford
Laverne AndrewsLaverne AndrewsLaverne Andrews
Maxene AndrewsMaxene AndrewsMaxene Andrews
Patty AndrewsPatty AndrewsPatty Andrews
Shemp HowardShemp HowardSgt. 'Muggsy' Shavel
Mary WickesMary WickesBonnie-Belle Schlopkiss
Donald O'ConnorDonald O'ConnorDonny
Peggy RyanPeggy RyanPeggy
Huntz HallHuntz HallCpl. Anemic
Susan LevineTagalong
Harry JamesHarry JamesHarry James
Richard DaviesRichard DaviesLt. Tommy Bridges
Sidney MillerSidney MillerJeep Driver
Bess FlowersBess FlowersNightclub Patron
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsOfficer

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