Buck Privates Come Home(1947)
They're Out of the Army!
Buck Privates Come Home Synopsis
Two ex-soldiers return from overseas--one of them having smuggled into the country a French orphan girl he has become attached to. They wind up running into their old sergeant--who hates them--and getting involved with a race-car builder who's trying to find backers for a new midget racer he's building.
Buck Privates Come Home (1947) is a comedy, romance and action film directed by Charles Barton, released on April 4, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Tom Brown and Joan Shawlee. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Barton
- Writers:
- John Grant, Richard Macaulay, Frederic I. Rinaldo
- Producers:
- Robert Arthur
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Van Enger
- Composer:
- Walter Schumann
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,167,500
- Revenue:
- $2,365,000
- Status:
- Released
Buck Privates Come Home (1947) Trailer
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Buck Privates Come Home Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bud Abbott
as Slicker Smith
Lou Costello
as Herbie Brown
Tom Brown
as Bill Gregory
Joan Shawlee
as Sylvia Hunter
Nat Pendleton
as Sgt. Michael Collins
Beverly Simmons
as Yvonne 'Evie' LeBrec
Don Porter
as Capt. Christie
Donald MacBride
as Police captain
Don Beddoe
as Mr. Roberts (State Department)
Charles Trowbridge
as Mr. Quince
Russell Hicks
as Mr. Appleby
Joe Kirk
as Real Estate Salesman
Key crew
Directed by Charles Barton, written by John Grant, Richard Macaulay and Frederic I. Rinaldo, produced by Robert Arthur.
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Buck Privates Come Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 32 ratings.
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Buck Privates Come Home – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buck Privates Come Home online?
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Buck Privates Come Home (1947) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Buck Privates Come Home?
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The main cast of Buck Privates Come Home (1947) includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Tom Brown, Joan Shawlee and Nat Pendleton. The film was directed by Charles Barton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buck Privates Come Home released?
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Buck Privates Come Home was released on April 4, 1947 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Buck Privates Come Home worth watching?
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Buck Privates Come Home (1947) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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