The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Movie
1961
1 HOUR 39 MINS
Comedy drama
A mismatched crew aboard an obsolete army cargo ship is entrusted with one of the most important missions of his World War II.
Cast & Crew
Jack Lemmon Lt. Rip Crandall
Ricky Nelson Ens. Tommy J. Hanson
John Lund Lt. Cmdr. Wilbur F. Vandewater
Chips Rafferty Boomer McKye
Tom Tully Capt. McClung
Joby Baker Josh Davidson
Warren Berlinger Radioman 2nd Class A.J. "Sparks" Sparks
Patricia Driscoll Maggie
Mike Kellin Chief Mate Jack MacCarthy
Richard Anderson Lt. Dennis M. Foster
Alvy Moore Seaman J. Johnson
Joe Gallison "Cameo"
Teru Shimada Maj. Samada
George Shibata Capt. Shigetsu
Richard Murphy Director
Fred Kohlmar Producer
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Saturday, May 24
Captain (Jack Lemmon) and ensign (Ricky Nelson) take sorry ship on spy mission.
Tuesday, May 27
Captain (Jack Lemmon) and ensign (Ricky Nelson) take sorry ship on spy mission.
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