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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.
- $2.3 million
- Leland Hayward
A cargo officer on a Navy ship in World War II wants to join the action, but his captain denies him liberty. Starring Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell and Jack Lemmon, directed by John Ford.
- (18K)
- Comedy, Drama, War
- John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy, Joshua Logan
- 1955-07-30
Find out who starred in and worked on the 1955 film adaptation of the play and novel by Thomas Heggen. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, and more on IMDb.
Brief Synopsis. A naval officer longing for active duty clashes with his vainglorious captain. Cast & Crew. Read More. John Ford. Director. Henry Fonda. Lt. j.g. Douglas A. Roberts. James Cagney. The Captain. William Powell. Doc. Jack Lemmon. Ensign Frank Thurlowe Pulver. Betsy Palmer. Lt. Ann Girard. Photos & Videos. View All. 2 Photos.
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, American comedy film, released in 1955, featuring acclaimed performances by Henry Fonda, Jack Lemmon, William Powell, and James Cagney. Mister Roberts traces the misadventures of the frustrated crew of the USS Reluctant, a cargo ship operating in the Pacific Ocean during World War.
