Hysterical Californians prepare for a Japanese invasion in the days after Pearl Harbor.
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Cast
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| Ned Beatty | ... |
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
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| Treat Williams | ... |
Cpl. Chuck 'Stretch' Sitarski
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Lucille Benson | ... |
Gas Mama (Eloise)
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Jordan Brian | ... |
Macey Douglas
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Plot Synopsis
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>
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Paranoia meets pandemonium. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
14 December 1979 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Night the Japs Attacked See more »Box Office
Budget:
$35,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
SEK 5,051,675 (Sweden)Company Credits
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Runtime:
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Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Title Card: On December 7, 1941, the Naval Air Arm of the Imperial Japanese Fleet, in a surprise attack, struck the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor and hurtled an unsuspecting America into World War II.
Title Card: American citizens were stunned, shocked and outraged at this treacherous attack. On the West Coast, paranoia gripped the entire population as panic-stricken citizens were convinced that California was the next target of the Imperial Japanese Forces.
Title Card: Major General Joseph W. Stilwell, ...
[...]
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(uncredited)
Music by Johnny Mandel
Musician: clarinet solo Abe Most
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When Donna says "You get me up in that plane, then we'll talk about forward thrust," the reflection of her mouth movements in her hand-held makeup mirror don't match her voice. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Title Card: On December 7, 1941, the Naval Air Arm of the Imperial Japanese Fleet, in a surprise attack, struck the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor and hurtled an unsuspecting America into World War II.
Title Card: American citizens were stunned, shocked and outraged at this treacherous attack. On the West Coast, paranoia gripped the entire population as panic-stricken citizens were convinced that California was the next target of the Imperial Japanese Forces.
Title Card: Major General Joseph W. Stilwell, ...
[...]
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Crazy Credits
During the closing credits shooting explosions are seen. See more »Soundtracks
Swing, Swing, Swing(uncredited)
Music by Johnny Mandel
Musician: clarinet solo Abe Most
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Those who can't find humor in "1941" need to loosen up. This is one of the few movies I have ever purchased for my own personal collection. The Ferris wheel scene alone is an all-time classic. This is the type of picture that is fun to watch after a hard day at work. Open up a beer and enjoy.