Operation Petticoat
"20,000 Laughs Under The Sea!"
Originally released in 1959. Operation Petticoat is a comedy/war film. directed by Blake Edwards. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, and Joan O'Brien
Synopsis
A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (402 votes)
Box Office
$6.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cary Grant
as Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
Tony Curtis
as Lieutenant Nicholas Holden
Joan O'Brien
as 2nd Lieutenant Dolores Crandall
Dina Merrill
as 2nd Lieutenant Barbara Duran
Gene Evans
as Chief Molumphry
Dick Sargent
as Ensign Stovall (as Richard Sargent)
Virginia Gregg
as Major Edna Heywood
Robert F. Simon
as Captain J.B. Henderson
Robert Gist
as Lieutenant Watson
Gavin MacLeod
as Yeoman Ernest Hunkle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $6,800,000
Production Companies
- Granart Company
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Petticoat about?
A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.
Who directed Operation Petticoat?
Operation Petticoat was directed by Blake Edwards.
How long is Operation Petticoat?
Operation Petticoat has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Operation Petticoat released?
Operation Petticoat was released on December 5, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Operation Petticoat?
The main cast of Operation Petticoat includes Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill, Gene Evans.
Is Operation Petticoat worth watching?
Operation Petticoat has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 402 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.