Operation Mad Ball(1957)
It's Operation Laughter For You! and anything goes!
Operation Mad Ball Synopsis
In this wacky military spoof, Lemmon plays a terminally bored Army private waging a war of wits as he tries to throw a party under the nose of his obnoxious commanding officer.
Operation Mad Ball (1957) is a comedy and war film directed by Richard Quine, released on August 17, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Kathryn Grant and Arthur O'Connell. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Quine
- Writers:
- Blake Edwards, Arthur Carter, Jed Harris
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lawton Jr.
- Composer:
- George Duning
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Operation Mad Ball (1957) Trailer
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Operation Mad Ball Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Lemmon
as Pvt. Hogan
Ernie Kovacs
as Capt. Paul Lock
Kathryn Grant
as Lt. Betty Bixby
Arthur O'Connell
as Col. Rousch
Mickey Rooney
as MSgt. Yancy Skibo
Dick York
as Cpl. Bohun
James Darren
as Pvt. Widowskas
Roger Smith
as Cpl. Berryman
William Leslie
as Pvt. Grimes
Sheridan Comerate
as Sgt. Wilson
L.Q. Jones
as Ozark
Jeanne Manet
as Madame LaFour
Key crew
Directed by Richard Quine, written by Blake Edwards, Arthur Carter and Jed Harris.
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Operation Mad Ball Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 25 ratings.
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Operation Mad Ball – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Operation Mad Ball online?
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Operation Mad Ball (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Operation Mad Ball?
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The main cast of Operation Mad Ball (1957) includes Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Kathryn Grant, Arthur O'Connell and Mickey Rooney. The film was directed by Richard Quine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Operation Mad Ball released?
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Operation Mad Ball was released on August 17, 1957 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Operation Mad Ball worth watching?
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Operation Mad Ball (1957) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 25 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.
Is there a trailer for Operation Mad Ball?
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