The Rookie
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Originally released in 1959. The Rookie is a comedy film. directed by George O'Hanlon. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tommy Noonan, Peter Marshall, and Julie Newmar
Synopsis
A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tommy Noonan
as Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
Peter Marshall
as Pete Marshall / Japanese sailor
Julie Newmar
as Lili Marlene
Jerry Lester
as Jerry Mann
Claude Stroud
as Col. Taylor
Norman Leavitt
as Maj. Evert
Vince Barnett
as Pentagon janitor
Rodney Bell
as Pentagon janitor
Richard Reeves
as Military police sergeant
Peter Leeds
as Seville Quare
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rookie about?
A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.
Who directed The Rookie?
The Rookie was directed by George O'Hanlon.
How long is The Rookie?
The Rookie has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Rookie released?
The Rookie was released on December 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rookie?
The main cast of The Rookie includes Tommy Noonan, Peter Marshall, Julie Newmar, Jerry Lester, Claude Stroud.