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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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 | |
| Ward Bond | ... | Chief Petty Officer Dowdy | |
| Philip Carey | ... | Mannion (as Phil Carey) | |
| Nick Adams | ... | Reber | |
| Perry Lopez | ... | Rodrigues | |
| Ken Curtis | ... | Dolan | |
| Robert Roark | ... | Insigna | |
| Harry Carey Jr. | ... | Stefanowski | |
| Patrick Wayne | ... | Bookser (as Pat Wayne) | |
| Frank Aletter | ... | Gerhart | |
| Tige Andrews | ... | Wiley (as Tiger Andrews) | |
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Mister Roberts is aboard a US cargo ship, working in the Pacific during the Second World War. He'd do anything to leave the quiet of the ship to join in the "action". Trouble is, the captain of the ship, is a bit of a tyrant, and isn't willing to sign Roberts' transfer requests. Also on board is Ensign Pulver, who avoids work as best he can, whilst living off the riches of his buying and selling. Roberts and the crew are in constant battle, even over the smallest of disagreements. Written by Rob Hartill
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30 July 1955 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$21,200,000Company Credits
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The Captain: Why, you stinking little...!
Lt. j.g. Douglas A. Roberts: How did you ever get command of a ship? I realize in wartime they have to scrape the bottom of the barrel, but where did they ever scrape you up?
The Captain: There's just one thing left for you, mister. A ...
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(uncredited)
Music by James P. Johnson
Words by Henry Creamer
Published by Warner Bros. Inc. (ASCAP)
Sung, hummed and whistled by Jack Lemmon throughout film (uncredited)
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William Powell's final film. Powell had marked difficulties retaining his lines, something that had not happened to him in earlier films, and this was one of the reasons why this was his final film appearance. Frail health, including bouts with cancer, plus a difficult Hawaii location shoot ultimately led to the actor's decision to retire. See more »Goofs
CPO Dowdy appears dressed in enlisted work dungarees with a white Chief Petty officers cover (hat). Not sure about the WWII time frame, but a Chief Petty officers should be dressed in khaki uniform, similar to the officers, along with a khaki cover. Also, he is referred to as Dowdy by superiors and subordinates. He should be referred to as Chief or Chief Dowdy. See more »Quotes
Lt. j.g. Douglas A. Roberts: How did you get in the Navy? How did you get on our side? Oh you ignorant, arrogant, ambitious... keeping sixty-two men in prison 'cause you got a palm tree for the work they did. I don't know which I hate worse, you or that other malignant growth that stands outside the doorThe Captain: Why, you stinking little...!
Lt. j.g. Douglas A. Roberts: How did you ever get command of a ship? I realize in wartime they have to scrape the bottom of the barrel, but where did they ever scrape you up?
The Captain: There's just one thing left for you, mister. A ...
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The seven top-billed actors listed in the opening credits are not listed with the other players in the end credits. See more »Alternate Versions
Television and the standard VHS prints substitute a different march that is played over the loudspeakers during the scene where Henry Fonda is listening to the VE Day celebrations and throws the captain's palm tree overboard. Also eliminated is the voice-over of Fonda humming the march as he walks up the gang ladder leaving the scene. See more »Soundtracks
If I Could Be with You One Hour Tonight(uncredited)
Music by James P. Johnson
Words by Henry Creamer
Published by Warner Bros. Inc. (ASCAP)
Sung, hummed and whistled by Jack Lemmon throughout film (uncredited)
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Mister Roberts is a very personal film for me. This is the first i vividly remember watching with my father. Lt Douglas Roberts is a cargo officer on a cargo ship dubbed "The Bucket". Mister Roberts feels that war in the Pacific is passing him by. An all-star cast and crew adopt this novel and play. Henry Fonda (Grapes of Wrath, On Golden Pond) reprises his role from the play as Roberts. Henry Fonda must clash heads with the captain played by the great James Cagney (Angles with Dirty Faces, Yankee Doodle Dandy). They are joined by William Powell (My Man Godfrey), Betsy Palmer, Ward Bond (It's a Wonderful Life, My Darling Clementine) and Jack Lemmon (Odd Couple, Some Like it Hot). This is Jack Lemmon's first academy award winning performance. This is a movie is filled with humor and drama. This is movie is a great enjoyment. Naturally some things are different from the play and book. This is a great movie to add to your collection.