Buck Privates(1941)
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Buck Privates Synopsis
Petty con artists Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown mistakenly join the Army evading the cops. The cop chasing them winds up as their drill instructor. A rich young man and his former working class chauffeur are not only in the same unit, they're vying for a pretty girl who seems attracted to both.
Buck Privates (1941) is a comedy, music and war film directed by Arthur Lubin, released on January 31, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lee Bowman and Jane Frazee. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Lubin
- Writers:
- Arthur T. Horman
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Buck Privates (1941) Trailer
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Buck Privates Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bud Abbott
as Slicker Smith
Lou Costello
as Herbie Brown
Lee Bowman
as Randolph Parker III
Jane Frazee
as Judy Gray
Alan Curtis
as Bob Martin
Nat Pendleton
as Sgt. Michael Collins
Laverne Andrews
as Laverne Andrews
Maxene Andrews
as Maxene Andrews
Patty Andrews
as Patty Andrews
Samuel S. Hinds
as Maj. Gen. Emerson
Harry Strang
as Sgt. Callahan
Nella Walker
as Mrs. Parker II
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Lubin, written by Arthur T. Horman.
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Buck Privates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 78 ratings.
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Buck Privates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buck Privates online?
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Buck Privates (1941) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Buck Privates?
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The main cast of Buck Privates (1941) includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lee Bowman, Jane Frazee and Alan Curtis. The film was directed by Arthur Lubin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buck Privates released?
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Buck Privates was released on January 31, 1941 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Buck Privates worth watching?
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Buck Privates (1941) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 78 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Buck Privates?
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