| Description |
1 videodisc (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Warner Bros. classics |
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Warner Bros. classics.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby digital. |
| Cast |
Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, Jack Lemmon, Betsy Palmer, Ward Bond, Phil Carey. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Winton Hoch ; editor, Jack Murray ; music composed and conducted by, Franz Waxman. |
| Note |
Videodisc release of the 1955 motion picture. |
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Based on the play by Thomas Heggen and Joshua Logan from the novel by Thomas Heggen. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Note |
Special features: Audio commentary by Jack Lemmon ; Documentary excerpt of an Ed Sullivan "Toast of the town" tribute episode featuring the movie's stars ; Excerpt from the documentary "Fonda on Fonda" profiling Henry Fonda's involvement with the play and film ; Production notes ; 9 theatrical trailers. |
| Summary |
A comedy-drama about life aboard a Navy cargo ship in Pacific waters during World War II. The monotonous non-combat duty of a fun-loving crew is enlivened by a feud between the petty, intolerant captain and an impetuous, highly-respected cargo officer whose continuous efforts to get a transfer to combat duty are blocked by the captain. |
| Language |
English or French dialogue with optional English or French subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Comedy films.
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War films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Nugent, Frank S.
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Logan, Joshua.
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Ford, John, 1894-1973.
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Hayward, Leland, 1902-1971.
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LeRoy, Mervyn, 1900-1987.
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Fonda, Henry, 1905-1982.
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Cagney, James, 1899-1986.
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Powell, William, 1892-1984.
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Lemmon, Jack.
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Heggen, Thomas, 1919-1949.
Mister Roberts.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Mr. Roberts |
| ISBN |
0790738171 |
| Standard No. |
085391669227 |
| Music No. |
16692 Warner Home Video |
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