Back at the Front (1952)

Further misadventures of comic soldiers Willie and Joe, now in Japan.

Director:

George Sherman

Writers:

Lou Breslow (screenplay), Lou Breslow (story),

Stars:

Tom Ewell, Harvey Lembeck, Mari Blanchard

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Tom Ewell	...	Willie
Harvey Lembeck	...	Joe
Mari Blanchard	...	Nina (Johnny Redondo's accomplice)
Richard Long	...	Sfc. Rose
Gregg Palmer	...	Capt. White (as Palmer Lee)
Barry Kelley	...	Brig. Gen. Dixon
Russell Johnson	...	Johnny Redondo, Smuggler
Vaughn Taylor	...	Maj. Lester Ormsby
Aram Katcher	...	Ben (Redondo's driver)
Aen-Ling Chow	...	Sameko (Redondo's housemaid)
Benson Fong	...	Rickshaw boy

Storyline

World War II is over; to get home quickly, GIs Willie and Joe (of cartoon fame) join the "inactive reserve." Just firmly settled back into civilian life, they're recalled for a new bout of basic training at a base in Japan. From then on, the boys are in and out of one scrape after another...topped by innocent involvement with glamorous Nida, a Eurasian Mata Hari, and her sinister friends.

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Plot Keywords:

sequel | army life | based on book

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 1952 (USA)

Also Known As:

Willie and Joe Back at the Front

Filming Locations:

Tokyo, Japan

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Up Front (1951)

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