Buck Privates Come Home
"They're Out of the Army!"
Originally released in 1947. Buck Privates Come Home is a comedy/romance film. directed by Charles Barton. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and Tom Brown
Synopsis
Two ex-soldiers return from overseas--one of them having smuggled into the country a French orphan girl he has become attached to. They wind up running into their old sergeant--who hates them--and getting involved with a race-car builder who's trying to find backers for a new midget racer he's building.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (29 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bud Abbott
as Slicker Smith
Lou Costello
as Herbie Brown
Tom Brown
as Bill Gregory
Joan Shawlee
as Sylvia Hunter
Nat Pendleton
as Sgt. Michael Collins
Beverly Simmons
as Yvonne 'Evie' LeBrec
Don Porter
as Capt. Christie
Donald MacBride
as Police captain
Don Beddoe
as Mr. Roberts (State Department)
Charles Trowbridge
as Mr. Quince
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,167,500
- Revenue
- $2,365,000
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buck Privates Come Home about?
Two ex-soldiers return from overseas--one of them having smuggled into the country a French orphan girl he has become attached to. They wind up running into their old sergeant--who hates them--and ...
Who directed Buck Privates Come Home?
Buck Privates Come Home was directed by Charles Barton.
How long is Buck Privates Come Home?
Buck Privates Come Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Buck Privates Come Home released?
Buck Privates Come Home was released on April 4, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Buck Privates Come Home?
The main cast of Buck Privates Come Home includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Tom Brown, Joan Shawlee, Nat Pendleton.