Operation Pacific(1951)
“He's Skipper "Duke" Gifford Who Could Put A Torpedo Through A Needle...And Sew Up A Date With A Laugh!”
Overview
During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.
Director
George Waggner
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
John Wayne
as Duke E. Gifford
Patricia Neal
as Mary Stuart
Ward Bond
as John "Pop" Perry
Scott Forbes
as Larry
Philip Carey
as Bob Perry
Paul Picerni
as Jonesy
William Campbell
as Talker
Kathryn Givney
as Steele
Martin Milner
as Caldwell
Sam Edwards
as Junior
Jack Pennick
as Chief
Virginia Brissac
as Sister Anna
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1951
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch Operation Pacific?▼
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What is Operation Pacific about?▼
During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.
Who directed Operation Pacific?▼
Operation Pacific was directed by George Waggner and released in 1951. It is a war, drama, action film.
How long is Operation Pacific?▼
Operation Pacific has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Operation Pacific?▼
The cast of Operation Pacific includes John Wayne as Duke E. Gifford, Patricia Neal as Mary Stuart, Ward Bond as John "Pop" Perry, Scott Forbes as Larry, Philip Carey as Bob Perry and more.
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