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Mister Roberts

  • TV Movie
  • 19841984
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
139
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Mister Roberts (1984)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts (Robert Hays, Airplane!), who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensi... Read allSet aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts (Robert Hays, Airplane!), who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts (Robert Hays, Airplane!), who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
139
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Melvin Bernhardt
  • Writers
    • Thomas Heggen(novel)
    • Joshua Logan(play)
  • Stars
    • Robert Hays
    • Kevin Bacon
    • Raye Birk
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  • Director
    • Melvin Bernhardt
  • Writers
    • Thomas Heggen(novel)
    • Joshua Logan(play)
  • Stars
    • Robert Hays
    • Kevin Bacon
    • Raye Birk
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    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 nominations total

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    Robert Hays
    Robert Hays
    • Lt. JG Doug Robertsas Lt. JG Doug Roberts
    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Ens. Frank Pulveras Ens. Frank Pulver
    Raye Birk
    Raye Birk
    • Dowdyas Dowdy
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • The Captainas The Captain
    Peter Fair
    Peter Fair
    • Ensembleas Ensemble
    Marilu Henner
    Marilu Henner
    • Nurse Girardas Nurse Girard
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • Docas Doc
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Chief Johnsonas Chief Johnson
    Charley Lang
    Charley Lang
    • Dolanas Dolan
    Christopher Murray
    Christopher Murray
    • Shore Patrolmanas Shore Patrolman
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Insignaas Insigna
    Tyler Tyhurst
    • Mannionas Mannion
    John Walcutt
    John Walcutt
    • Lindstromas Lindstrom
    Bruce Wright
    Bruce Wright
    • Wileyas Wiley
    • Director
      • Melvin Bernhardt
    • Writers
      • Thomas Heggen(novel) (play)
      • Joshua Logan(play)
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    • Trivia
      Performed live.
    • Connections
      Version of Mister Roberts (1955)

    User reviews4

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    Top review
    8/10
    A Facelift For A Classic
    UNDERTAKING SUCH A PROJECT such as this was a definite bit of risky business. Although the big screen adaptation of what began life as a novel and then on Broadway, it is the movie of Director John Ford that forever occupies the lion's share of our memories.

    BOASTING OF THE outstanding cast of Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell and young upstart Jack Lemmon, the film has the aura of a true All Star epic. Blending in near perfection, the major players are equally met in their efforts by the supporting actors including, but not limited to: Ward Bond, Lee Marvin, Betsy Palmer, Claude Akins, Nick Adams and Ken Curtis.

    MUSTERING UP THE equivalence of the cast for this TV stage production, the roster included names that were at the top of their game and in demand at that time. Names such as: Robert Hayes, Charles Durning, Kevin Bacon, Marilu Henner and Howard Hessman.

    THE PLAY WAS very faithful and closely paralleled the screenplay. As we remember, it was well received and did a good job of filling out the 100 minutes of airtime allotted to it by NBC.

    OTHER THAN THE familiar story, this MISTER ROBERTS the unique distinction of being done live and going out that way; a format little used on Network TV since the dawning of the videotape era in 1958.

    AND TO US, we'd truly enjoy seeing more of such experimental projects, how about you, Schultz?
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    • Release date
      • March 19, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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