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Mister Roberts is a 1955 American comedy-drama film directed by John Ford and Mervyn LeRoy featuring an all-star cast including Henry Fonda as Mister Roberts, James Cagney as Captain Morton, William Powell (in his final film appearance) as Doc, and Jack Lemmon as Ensign Pulver. Based on the 1946 novel and 1948 Broadway play, the film was ...
Henry Fonda stars as a cargo officer who chafes at his role in the Pacific during World War II. The film is based on a Broadway play and features James Cagney, William Powell and Jack Lemmon in supporting roles.
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- Comedy, Drama, War
- John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy, Joshua Logan
- 1955-07-30
Find out who starred in and worked on the classic comedy film Mister Roberts, directed by John Ford and based on a play and a novel. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers and more on IMDb.
A comedy-drama film based on a play and a novel about a cargo officer in the US Navy during World War II. He tries to get a transfer to a combat ship, but his captain denies his requests and treats him and his crew harshly.
Mister Roberts (1955) -- (Movie Clip) Disharmony Aboard This Ship Henry Fonda, who won the Tony on Broadway in the same title role, takes a startling, indecent dressing down from James Cagney (the always-nameless “Captain,”), standing up for his crew (Ken Curtis et al) and his right to seek a transfer, in Mister Roberts, 1955, from Joshua Logan’s play, from the book by Thomas Heggen.
Mister Roberts is a movie with heart, and was a joy for me to watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/07/23 Full Review susan a James Cagney, Henry Fonda and ...
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- Comedy
