Mister Roberts(1955)
“All The Uproarious Fun Of the Smash Broadway Play!”
Overview
Mr. Roberts is a Navy officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a non-commissioned ship run by the bullying Captain Morton.
Director
John Ford
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Henry Fonda
as Lieutenant Roberts
James Cagney
as Captain Morton
William Powell
as Doc
Jack Lemmon
as Ensign Frank Pulver
Betsy Palmer
as Lieutenant Ann Girard
Ward Bond
as Dowdy
Philip Carey
as Mannion
Nick Adams
as Reber
Perry Lopez
as Rodrigues
Ken Curtis
as Dolan
Robert Roark
as Insigna
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Stefanowski
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Orange Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mister Roberts?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mister Roberts (1955).
What is Mister Roberts about?▼
Mr. Roberts is a Navy officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a non-commissioned ship run by the bullying Captain Morton.
Who directed Mister Roberts?▼
Mister Roberts was directed by John Ford and released in 1955. It is a comedy, drama, war film.
How long is Mister Roberts?▼
Mister Roberts has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in Mister Roberts?▼
The cast of Mister Roberts includes Henry Fonda as Lieutenant Roberts, James Cagney as Captain Morton, William Powell as Doc, Jack Lemmon as Ensign Frank Pulver, Betsy Palmer as Lieutenant Ann Girard and more.
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