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Operation Petticoat
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Screen Iegends Cary Grant (Father Goose) and Tony Curtis (Some Life lt Hot) ship out for laughs and adventure in one of the most hiIarious comedies to ever hit the high seas. The U.S.S. Sea Tiger is on its Iast legs untiI the handsome skipper (Grant) and his ingenious, if slightly unethical, junior officer (Curtis) scavenge the parts and suppIies needed to put the sub back into action. Forced out to sea prematureIy by an enemy air attack. the sub leaks and limps aIong until five stranded Army nurses come aboard and initiate their own renovations.
From one mishap to another, the sub ends up a bIushing pink, making it a target for both Japanese and American forces. The two dashing stars Iead an aII-star supporting cast that includes Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill, Gene Evans, Dick Sargent, Arthur O'ConnelI, Gavin MacLoad, MadIyn Rhue and Marion Ross. WonderfulIy directed by the legendary Black Edwards (The Pink Panther) and beautifully shot in color by the great RusseIl Harlan (Rio Bravo, Red River). The classic comedy received a 1959 Academy Ward nominated for Best Writing (Story and Screenplay written directly for the screen). |
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