The Wackiest Ship in the Army(1960)
You'll crack your timbers when you see how the Navy sticks the Army sad sacks with the crumbiest ship afloat!
The Wackiest Ship in the Army Synopsis
Lieutenant Rip Crandall is hoodwinked into taking command of the "Wackiest Ship in the Navy" – a real garbage scow with a crew of misfits who don't know a jib from a jigger. What none of them knows, including Crandall, is that this ship has a very important top-secret mission to complete in waters patrolled by the Japanese fleet. Their mission will save hundreds of allied lives – if only they can get there in one piece.
The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960) is a comedy and war film directed by Richard Murphy, released on December 29, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson, John Lund and Chips Rafferty. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Murphy
- Writers:
- Richard Murphy, Herbert Carlson, William Raynor
- Producers:
- Fred Kohlmar
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lawton Jr.
- Composer:
- George Duning
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Wackiest Ship in the Army Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Lemmon
as Rip Crandall
Ricky Nelson
as Tommy Hanson
John Lund
as Wilbur Vandewater
Chips Rafferty
as Patterson
Tom Tully
as Captain McClung
Joby Baker
as Josh Davidson
Warren Berlinger
as A.J. Sparks
Patricia Driscoll
as Maggie
Mike Kellin
as Jack MacCarthy
Richard Anderson
as Dennis Foster
Alvy Moore
as Johnson
Joseph Gallison
Key crew
Directed by Richard Murphy, written by Richard Murphy, Herbert Carlson and William Raynor, produced by Fred Kohlmar.
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The Wackiest Ship in the Army Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Wackiest Ship in the Army – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wackiest Ship in the Army online?
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The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wackiest Ship in the Army?
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The main cast of The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960) includes Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson, John Lund, Chips Rafferty and Tom Tully. The film was directed by Richard Murphy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wackiest Ship in the Army released?
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The Wackiest Ship in the Army was released on December 29, 1960 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Wackiest Ship in the Army worth watching?
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The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.