Mister Roberts

DVD 1998

A comedy-drama about life aboard a Navy cargo ship in Pacific waters during World War II. The monotonous non-combat duty of a fun-loving crew is enlivened by a feud between the petty, intolerant captain and an impetuous, highly-respected cargo officer whose continuous efforts to get a transfer to combat duty are blocked by the captain.

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ISBN:

0790738171

Description:

1 videodisc (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
mixed
video file
DVD video

Target Audience Note:

CHVR: 14A

Notes:

Based on the play by Thomas Heggen and Joshua Logan from the novel by Thomas Heggen
Originally released as motion picture in 1955 by Warner Bros
Special features: audio commentary by Jack Lemmon; documentary excerpt of an Ed Sullivan "Toast of the town" tribute episode featuring the movie stars; excerpt from the documentary "Fonda on Fonda" profiling Henry Fonda's involvement with the play and film; production notes; 9 theatrical trailers
Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, Jack Lemmon, Betsy Palmer, Ward Bond, Phil Carey
Closed captioned
Languages and subtitles: English and French

Control Number:

529964

Other Authors:

Cagney, James, 1899-1986
Fonda, Henry, 1905-1982
Ford, John, 1894-1973
Heggen, Thomas, 1919-1949. Mister Roberts
LeRoy, Mervyn, 1900-1987
Lemmon, Jack
Powell, William, 1892-1984

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