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Operation Petticoat
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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Screen legends Cary Grant (Father Goose) and Tony Curtis (Some Life It Hot) ship out for laughs and adventure in one of the most hilarious comedies to ever hit the high seas. The U.S.S. Sea Tiger is on its last legs until the handsome skipper (Grant) and his ingenious, if sIightly unethical, junior officer (Curtis) scavenge the parts and suppIies needed to put the sub back into action. Forced out to sea prematurely by an enemy air attack. the sub Ieaks and limps aIong untiI 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 MerriII, Gene Evans, Dick Sargent, Arthur O'ConneIl, Gavin MacLoad, MadIyn Rhue and Marion Ross. WonderfulIy directed by the legendary Black Edwards (The Pink Panther) and beautifulIy shot in coIor by the great RusseIl Harlan (Rio Bravo, Red River). The cIassic comedy received a 1959 Academy Ward nominated for Best Writing (Story and ScreenpIay written directIy for the screen). |
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