The Rookie
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Synopsis
A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.
Top Cast
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Tommy Noonan
Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
Peter Marshall
Pete Marshall / Japanese sailor
Julie Newmar
Lili Marlene
Jerry Lester
Jerry Mann
Claude Stroud
Col. Taylor
Norman Leavitt
Maj. Evert
Vince Barnett
Pentagon janitor
Rodney Bell
Pentagon janitor
Richard Reeves
Military police sergeant
Peter Leeds
Seville Quare
Doodles Weaver
TV commentator
Joe Besser
Soldier
Don Corey
Army cook
Leoda Richards
Shipboard party guest
Jamie Forster
Draft Board Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George O'Hanlon
- Screenplay & Story
- George O'Hanlon, Tommy Noonan
- Original Title
- The Rookie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon, Tommy Noonan
Department Leadership Roster
George O'Hanlon
Director
George O'Hanlon
Writer
Tommy Noonan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rookie
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What is The Rookie about?
A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.
Who directed The Rookie?
The Rookie was directed by George O'Hanlon.
Who stars in The Rookie?
The principal cast of The Rookie includes Tommy Noonan, Peter Marshall, Julie Newmar, Jerry Lester, Claude Stroud.
When was The Rookie released and how long is it?
The Rookie was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.