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| The Wackiest Ship in the Army | 
 enlarge | Director: Richard Murphy
Actors: Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson, John Lund, Chips Rafferty, Tom Tully
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.94
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 4553
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 99
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 04977
ISBN: 1404955410
UPC: 043396049772
EAN: 9781404955417
ASIN: B0002TSZHY
Theatrical Release Date: December 29, 1960
Release Date: October 12, 2004
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Product Description
Jack Lemmon and Ricky Nelson get that sinking feeling when they pilot THE WACKIEST SHIP IN THE ARMY in this hilarious comedy-adventure. During World War II the Army recruits Navy officer Rip Crandall (Lemmon) to command a battered old schooner for a top-secret mission. Masquerading as a Japanese fishing boat this nautical nightmare must smuggle a spy through mine-infested waters of the South Pacific. Unfortunately for Crandall he has inherited a wild crew of butterfingered landlubbers including First Officer Tommy Hanson (Nelson). Can the dedicated lieutenant whip these comically inexperienced gobs into shape in time to carry out their perilous mission? Starring: Jack Lemmon (2-time Academy Award Winner 1955 Mr. Roberts 1973 Save the Tiger 8-time Academy Award Nominee) Ricky Nelson (Golden Globe Nominee 1959 Most Promising Newcomer).System Requirements:Running Time 99 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: NR UPC: 043396049772 Manufacturer No: 04977
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 Back in the Navy September 29, 2008
This is not a major war movie,but,it is very enjoyable none-the-less.Jack Lemmon plays a much more competent Naval officer than his Oscar winning role as Ensign Pulver in "Mister Roberts".This time he is given an assignment to take a broken down sailing vessel through Japanese held waters for a special mission to deliver an Australian Coast Watcher to his post on an island in enemy waters.The trip is at times comical and at times exciting.Rick Nelson gives his best acting performance since "Rio Bravo" and is more than competent as the second officer.All in all it is a fun and entertaining movie.Recommended for anyone who likes their WW II movies with some comedy as well as action.
 wackest ship in the Army August 29, 2008
Very funny movie, I saw it when I was little and remembered how I liked it....Good for any War movie buff...
Welcome to the Army at it's best July 25, 2008
During World War II the Army recruits Navy officer Rip Crandall (Jack Lemmon) to command a battered old schooner for a top-secret mission. If you are ready for a bunch of misfits getting into one fix after another then you will enjoy this movie. Jack Lemmon and Ricky Nelson make a great team in this World War II comedy. Just think I have even worked along side some of these type people in the Real Navy. Oh boy, Your tax dollars at work. So sit back, Relax and get that buttery popcorn for one of the best comedies from way back when.
Surprisingly good drama/comedy & Excellent transfer to DVD June 30, 2008
If you judged this movie by its title, you might conclude that this was another idiotic, moronic attempt at finding humor in WWII. Not true! this is an entertaining, drama/comedy (there are some humorous scences, but the movie is not slapstick and not like the humor in sit coms). I am not sure if this is based on a true story, but it could have been. The premise is believable. The details of the plot can be found in other reviews.
Yes--the film includes Ricky Nelson, who, while not known as a great actor, does deliver a decent performance. Yes--he does manage to sing one song (his voice is actually fairly good) in the officer's club at the start of the film. The film is mostly Jack Lemmon who does his usual great job. If you don't like Jack Lemmon, you will not like this film.
The real surprise was how good this 1960 film looks on DVD. The transfer is fantastic! Presented in anamorphic widescreen, the picture is sharp and crisp and the colors are perfect! The picture and sound were great on my 46-inch LCD high definition TV, played on a Toshiba 1080p HD DVD player. It is hard to believe that this film was not remastered (there are no claims that it was)--it sure looks that way. The sound is also quite good. Highly recommended!
 Disappointing Lemon June 10, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Somehow, I (we) remembered this movie differently from what we just saw and sadly, were dissapointed with the plot (if any), dialogue and the acting.
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