The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
“Don't fire 'til YOU SEE THE REDS OF THEIR EYES!”
Synopsis
Sgt. O'Farrell an Army soldier on an island in the South Pacific during World War II is trying to bring the two basics of life to his fellow servicemen, women and beer. The supply ship carrying the beer is torpedoed and the contingent of nurses consists of six males and ugly nurse Nellie Krause. If he could at least try to salvage the shipment of beer.
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Bob Hope
Sgt. Dan O'Farrell
Phyllis Diller
Nurse Nellie Krause
Jeffrey Hunter
Lt. (J.G.) Lyman P. Jones
Mylène Demongeot
Gabby
Gina Lollobrigida
Maria
John Myhers
Lt. Comdr. Roger Snavely
Mako
Calvin Coolidge Ishimura
Henry Wilcoxon
Rear Admiral Arthur L. Stokes
Dick Sargent
Capt. Elwood Prohaska
Christopher Dark
Pvt. George Strongbow
Michael Burns
Pvt. Johnny Bannon
William Wellman Jr.
Cpl. Kennedy
Robert Donner
Marine Pvt. Ogg
Jack Grinnage
Pvt. Roberts
William Christopher
Pvt. Jake Schultz
Bing Crosby
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Edith Fellows
Self (clip from "Pennies from Heaven")
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Tashlin, Robert M. Fresco, John L. Greene
- Original Score
- Harry Sukman
- Original Title
- The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- John Beck-Naho Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tashlin
Frank Tashlin, Robert M. Fresco, John L. Greene
Harry Sukman
Alan Stensvold
Eda Warren
John Beck
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tashlin
Director
Frank Tashlin
Writer
John Beck
Producer
Harry Sukman
Original Music Composer
Alan Stensvold
Director of Photography
Eda Warren
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
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What is The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell about?
Sgt. O'Farrell an Army soldier on an island in the South Pacific during World War II is trying to bring the two basics of life to his fellow servicemen, women and beer. The supply ship carrying the beer is torpedoed and the contingent of nurses consists of six males and ugly nurse Nellie Krause. If he could at least try to salvage the shipment of beer.
Who directed The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell?
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell was directed by Frank Tashlin.
Who stars in The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell?
The principal cast of The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell includes Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Jeffrey Hunter, Mylène Demongeot, Gina Lollobrigida.
When was The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell released and how long is it?
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell was composed by Harry Sukman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell?
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).