The Rookie(1959)
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The Rookie Synopsis
A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.
The Rookie (1959) is a comedy film directed by George O'Hanlon, released on December 1, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Tommy Noonan, Peter Marshall, Julie Newmar and Jerry Lester. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- George O'Hanlon
- Writers:
- Tommy Noonan, George O'Hanlon
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Rookie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tommy Noonan
as Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
Peter Marshall
as Pete Marshall / Japanese sailor
Julie Newmar
as Lili Marlene
Jerry Lester
as Jerry Mann
Claude Stroud
as Col. Taylor
Norman Leavitt
as Maj. Evert
Vince Barnett
as Pentagon janitor
- Rodney Bell
Rodney Bell
as Pentagon janitor
Richard Reeves
as Military police sergeant
Peter Leeds
as Seville Quare
Doodles Weaver
as TV commentator
Joe Besser
as Soldier
Key crew
Directed by George O'Hanlon, written by Tommy Noonan and George O'Hanlon.
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The Rookie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Rookie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rookie online?
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Who stars in The Rookie?
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The main cast of The Rookie (1959) includes Tommy Noonan, Peter Marshall, Julie Newmar, Jerry Lester and Claude Stroud. The film was directed by George O'Hanlon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rookie released?
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The Rookie was released on December 1, 1959 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Rookie worth watching?
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The Rookie (1959) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.