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1941 (1979)

 -  Action | Comedy | Drama  -  14 December 1979 (USA)
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Hysterical Californians prepare for a Japanese invasion in the days after Pearl Harbor.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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Ward Douglas
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Joan Douglas
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Claude Crumn
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Capt. Wolfgang von Kleinschmidt
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Cmdr. Akiro Mitamura (as Toshiro Mifune)
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Cpl. Chuck 'Stretch' Sitarski
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Lucille Benson ...
Gas Mama (Eloise) (as Lucille Bensen)
Jordan Brian ...
Macey Douglas
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Storyline

Hysteria grips California in the wake of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. An assorted group of defenders attempt to make the coast defensible against an imagined Japanese invasion, in this big budget, big cast comedy. Members of a Japanese submarine crew scout out the madness, along with a Captain in Germany's Kreigsmarine (Navy). Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

california | pearl harbor | captain | submarine | hollywood sign | See more »

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A Comedy Spectacular!

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Drama | Romance | War

Certificate:

PG | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

14 December 1979 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

The Night the Japs Attacked  »

Filming Locations:

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Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

SEK 5,051,675 (Sweden)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

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(35 mm prints)| (70 mm prints)

Color:

(Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Charlton Heston and John Wayne turned down the role of Maj. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell. Wayne phoned director Steven Spielberg, who had given him the script, and not only turned it down due to ill health, but tried to get Spielberg to drop the project. Wayne felt it was unpatriotic and a slap in the face to WWII vets. Heston is thought to have turned it down for the same reasons. The role was taken by Robert Stack who, once in costume and make-up, bore a striking resemblance to the real General Stilwell. See more »

Goofs

When "Wild Bill" Kelso shoots the radio inside the gas station, the slide of his pistol locks back, indicating that the gun is empty. Right after that, he runs after his runaway plane and fires more shots into the air. See more »

Quotes

Claude Crumn: Turn off those lights, you little asshole!
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Crazy Credits

End credits feature scenes showing cast members screaming. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Star Trek: The Next Generation: Cause and Effect (1992) See more »

Soundtracks

"Daddy"
Music and Lyrics by Bobby Troup (uncredited)
Performed by The Andrews Sisters
Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Director's Cut?
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I love this movie! CLASSIC!
18 December 2001 | by (Oregon) – See all my reviews

I love this movie! It's fantastic!! I don't get why it has bad ratings? Makes no sense it's fabulous! I love everything about it, characters, music, plot,special effects, everything! It's a classic! Give it a chance
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