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McHale's Navy
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McHale's Navy

1964-06-25 · 89 min · ★ 5.3

Comedy · War

The crew of PT-73 get into trouble when they back the wrong horse in a race. Now they have to come up with a way to raise the money to pay off the winners.

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Directors
Edward Montagne
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineQuinton McHale
Tim ConwayTim ConwayEnsign Charles Parker
Joe FlynnJoe FlynnCaptain Wallace B. Binghamton
Bob HastingsBob HastingsLt. Elroy Carpenter
Gary VinsonGary VinsonQuartermaster George Christopher (Christy)
John WrightWilly Moss
Carl BallantineCarl BallantineTorpedoman Lester Gruber
Billy SandsBilly SandsMotor Machinist Mate Harrison Bell
Edson StrollVirgil Edwards
Gavin MacLeodGavin MacLeodSeaman Joseph 'Happy' Hanes
Yoshio YodaFuji Kobiaji
Jean WillesJean WillesMargot Monet
Claudine LongetClaudine LongetAndrea Bouchard
George KennedyGeorge KennedyHenri Le Clerc

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