Anchors Aweigh
“ON WAVES OF SONG, LAUGHTER AND ROMANCE ! TWO LOVE-LOST SAILORS ON A FOUR-DAY LEAVE OF FUN AND FRIVOLITY !”
Synopsis
Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.
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Anchors Aweigh 1945 Trailer | Frank Sinatra | Gene Kelly
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-31
Top Cast
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Frank Sinatra
Clarence Doolittle
Kathryn Grayson
Susan Abbott
Gene Kelly
Joseph Brady
José Iturbi
José Iturbi
Dean Stockwell
Donald Martin
Pamela Britton
Girl from Brooklyn
Rags Ragland
Police Sergeant
Billy Gilbert
Cafe Manager
Henry O'Neill
Admiral Hammond
Carlos Ramírez
Carlos
Edgar Kennedy
Police Captain
Grady Sutton
Bertram Kraler
Leon Ames
Admiral's Aide
Sharon McManus
Little Girl Beggar
James Flavin
Radio Cop
James Burke
Studio Cop
Henry Armetta
Hamburger Man
Chester Clute
Iturbi's Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 13, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.88x
+$4.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Isobel Lennart
- Original Title
- Anchors Aweigh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Budget
- $2.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
Isobel Lennart, Natalie Marcin, Sammy Cahn
Charles P. Boyle, Robert H. Planck
Adrienne Fazan
Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
George Sidney
Director
Isobel Lennart
Screenplay
Joe Pasternak
Producer
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anchors Aweigh
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What is Anchors Aweigh about?
Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.
Who directed Anchors Aweigh?
Anchors Aweigh was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in Anchors Aweigh?
The principal cast of Anchors Aweigh includes Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly, José Iturbi, Dean Stockwell.
When was Anchors Aweigh released and how long is it?
Anchors Aweigh was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Anchors Aweigh?
Anchors Aweigh had a reported production budget of $2.6M and grossed $7.5M at the worldwide box office (2.88 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anchors Aweigh?
Anchors Aweigh holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).