Operation Pacific
He's Skipper "Duke" Gifford Who Could Put A Torpedo Through A Needle...And Sew Up A Date With A Laugh!
Genres
Overview
During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
111 min
Release Date
1951-01-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
53
Vote Average
6.038
John Wayne
Duke E. Gifford
Patricia Neal
Mary Stuart
Ward Bond
John "Pop" Perry
Scott Forbes
Larry
Philip Carey
Bob Perry
Paul Picerni
Jonesy
William Campbell
Talker
Kathryn Givney
Steele
Martin Milner
Caldwell
Sam Edwards
Junior
Jack Pennick
Chief
Virginia Brissac
Sister Anna
James Flavin
SP Commander
Vincent Fotre
Soundman
Lewis Martin
Squad Commander
Louis Mosconi
Radarman Mosconi
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
John Baer
Fighter Pilot (uncredited)
Gail Davis
Nurse (uncredited)
Gayle Kellogg
Crewman (uncredited)
Milburn Stone
Ground Control Officer (uncredited)
Carleton Young
Pilot Briefing Officers on Carrier (uncredited)
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