Operation Petticoat(1959)
20,000 laughs under the sea!
Operation Petticoat Synopsis
A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.
Operation Petticoat (1959) is a comedy, war and romance film directed by Blake Edwards, released on December 5, 1959 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien and Dina Merrill. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 428 ratings.
- Director:
- Blake Edwards
- Writers:
- Maurice Richlin, Stanley Shapiro, Paul King
- Producers:
- Robert Arthur
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Harlan
- Production:
- Granart Company, Universal International Pictures
- Revenue:
- $6,800,000
- Status:
- Released
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Operation Petticoat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cary Grant
as Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
Tony Curtis
as Lieutenant Nicholas Holden
Joan O'Brien
as 2nd Lieutenant Dolores Crandall
Dina Merrill
as 2nd Lieutenant Barbara Duran
Gene Evans
as Chief Molumphry
Dick Sargent
as Ensign Stovall (as Richard Sargent)
Virginia Gregg
as Major Edna Heywood
Robert F. Simon
as Captain J.B. Henderson
Robert Gist
as Lieutenant Watson
Gavin MacLeod
as Yeoman Ernest Hunkle
George Dunn
as Prophet
- Dick Crockett
Dick Crockett
as Petty Officer Harmon
Key crew
Directed by Blake Edwards, written by Maurice Richlin, Stanley Shapiro and Paul King, produced by Robert Arthur.
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Operation Petticoat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 428 ratings.
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Operation Petticoat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Operation Petticoat online?
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Operation Petticoat (1959) 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 Operation Petticoat?
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The main cast of Operation Petticoat (1959) includes Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill and Gene Evans. The film was directed by Blake Edwards. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Operation Petticoat released?
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Operation Petticoat was released on December 5, 1959 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Operation Petticoat worth watching?
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Operation Petticoat (1959) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 428 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, war and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Operation Petticoat?
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