The Horizontal Lieutenant
"It's the funniest service comedy since the War of 1812!"
Originally released in 1962. The Horizontal Lieutenant is a comedy/romance film. directed by Richard Thorpe.
Starring Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, and Jack Carter
Synopsis
A luckless army intelligence lieutenant finds himself stationed on a remote island army outpost during World War II, where all the action is between the sheets.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 18, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jim Hutton
as Second Lt. Merle Wye
Paula Prentiss
as Lt. Molly Blue
Jack Carter
as Lt. Billy Monk
Jim Backus
as Cmdr. Jeremiah Hammerslag
Charles McGraw
as Col. Charles Korotny
Miyoshi Umeki
as Akiko
Marty Ingels
as Yeoman Leo Buckles
Lloyd Kino
as Sgt. Jess Yomura
Linda Wong
as Michido
Yoshio Yoda
as Sgt. Roy Tada
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,020,000
Production Companies
- Euterpe Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Horizontal Lieutenant about?
A luckless army intelligence lieutenant finds himself stationed on a remote island army outpost during World War II, where all the action is between the sheets.
Who directed The Horizontal Lieutenant?
The Horizontal Lieutenant was directed by Richard Thorpe.
How long is The Horizontal Lieutenant?
The Horizontal Lieutenant has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Horizontal Lieutenant released?
The Horizontal Lieutenant was released on April 18, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Horizontal Lieutenant?
The main cast of The Horizontal Lieutenant includes Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter, Jim Backus, Charles McGraw.