The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
An obnoxious nightclub comedian at Ciro's is drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. At his arrival at his basic training he meets a WAC Lieutenant and romantically pursues her. His activities irritate his drill sergeant and the entire army when he goes Absent without Official Leave for her. He is imprisoned and sentenced to thirty days hard labour that turns him into a soldier. At the end of the film he is shipped overseas to join the Special Services.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard QuineDirector
- Richard QuineWriter
- Blake EdwardsWriter
Cast
- Mickey RooneyMike Donnelly
- Anne JamesLt. Coleen Rafferty
- Sammy WhiteJoey Kirby
- John ArcherMaj. Paul Whiteside
- Helen FordMrs. Rafferty
- Gordon JonesCrockett
- Arthur SpaceBarney Fisher
- Wally CassellTony
- Paul CampbellCorporal (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
armynightclub