During WW2, Sgt. O'Farrell's Pacific unit is demoralized when a Japanese submarine torpedoes an American supply ship containing beer.During WW2, Sgt. O'Farrell's Pacific unit is demoralized when a Japanese submarine torpedoes an American supply ship containing beer.During WW2, Sgt. O'Farrell's Pacific unit is demoralized when a Japanese submarine torpedoes an American supply ship containing beer.
Gina Lollobrigida
- Maria
- (as Miss Gina Lollobrigida)
Bing Crosby
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
Edith Fellows
- Self (clip from "Pennies from Heaven")
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
John Spina
- Cpl. Miller
- (uncredited)
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- Writers
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- TriviaAccording to Mylène Demongeot's autobiography, Gina Lollobrigida did not want her on the movie. The two didn't get along but eventually connected years later at a festival. She also mentioned that, since Bob Hope was very secluded during filming, it was sadly impossible to make a connection.
- GoofsWhen O'Farrell says they have to follow the Southern Cross to the beer, the shot of the night sky does not show this constellation at all.
- Quotes
Pvt. Johnny Bannon: Sarge, movie starts in about five minutes. It's a double feature, Sarge. Two Bing Crosby pictures.
Sgt. Dan O'Farrell: Bite your tongue.
- ConnectionsFeatured in About Schmidt (2002)
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Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Gina Lollabrigida, and Jeffrey Hunter star in this very lightweight comedy about Army life. There's really not much to say, except it's not that great. It has a few laughs and may keep your mind off real-life problems, but the material is just embarrassing for the actors involved, especially Jeffrey Hunter who dreams! of Phyllis Diller. They really milk for every drop the ugliness of Phyllis Diller, but, if she cleaned herself up, she wouldn't look as bad as she's reputed to be. If you're looking for a Bob Hope movie, you couldn't do much worse than this film; but I haven't seen Cancel My Reservation. Don't say you haven't been warned. With them talking about beer all the time, this is one war with a head on it!
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- Aug 8, 2012
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- Wo bitte gibt's Bier an der Front?
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- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (1968) officially released in India in English?
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