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Operation Petticoat
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Operation Petticoat

1959-12-05 · 124 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · War · Romance

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

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Directors
Blake Edwards
Production companies
Granart Company, Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 6,800,000

Top Cast

Cary GrantCary GrantLieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
Tony CurtisTony CurtisLieutenant Nicholas Holden
Joan O'BrienJoan O'Brien2nd Lieutenant Dolores Crandall
Dina MerrillDina Merrill2nd Lieutenant Barbara Duran
Gene EvansGene EvansChief Molumphry
Dick SargentDick SargentEnsign Stovall (as Richard Sargent)
Virginia GreggVirginia GreggMajor Edna Heywood
Robert F. SimonRobert F. SimonCaptain J.B. Henderson
Robert GistRobert GistLieutenant Watson
Gavin MacLeodGavin MacLeodYeoman Ernest Hunkle
George DunnGeorge DunnProphet
Dick CrockettPetty Officer Harmon
Madlyn RhueMadlyn Rhue2nd Lieutenant Reid
Marion RossMarion Ross2nd Lieutenant Colfax
Clarence LungClarence LungSergeant Ramon Gillardo
Frankie DarroFrankie DarroPharmacist's Mate 3rd Class Dooley
Tony Pastor Jr.Fox
Robert F. HoyRobert F. HoyReiner
Nicky BlairSeaman Kraus
John W. MorleyWilliams

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