

Mister Roberts
1984-03-18 · 100 min · ★ 7.5
Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts, who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.
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- Directors
- Melvin Bernhardt
- Production companies
- NBC
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Robert HaysLt. JG Doug Roberts
Kevin BaconEns. Frank Pulver
Raye BirkDowdy
Charles DurningThe Captain
Marilu HennerNurse Girard
Howard HessemanDoc
Peter JasonChief Johnson
Charley LangDolan
Christopher MurrayShore Patrolman
Joe PantolianoInsigna
John WalcuttLindstrom
Bruce WrightWiley
Brian McNamaraPayne
Ralph SeymourStefanowskiTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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