A Private's Affair
“They'll never get their good conduct medals this way!”
Synopsis
Luigi, Jerry, and Mike are in boot camp when they are presented with a chance to represent their unit in competition on a national television show. The three guys are up to the challenge, which begins a chain of unusual circumstances that not only have them singing and dancing at the proper times, but also running into a trio of alluring young women.
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A Privates Affair (1959) original theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-31
Top Cast
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Sal Mineo
Luigi J. Maresi
Christine Carère
Marie
Barry Coe
Jerry Morgan
Barbara Eden
Sgt. Katie Mulligan
Gary Crosby
Mike Conroy
Terry Moore
Louise Wright
Jim Backus
Jim Gordon
Jessie Royce Landis
Elizabeth T. Chapman
Robert Burton
Gen. Charles E. Hargrave
Alan Hewitt
Maj. R.C. Hanley
Bob Denver
MacIntosh
Tige Andrews
Sgt. Pickerell
Ray Montgomery
Capt. Hickman
Rudolph Anders
Dr. Leyden
Debbie Joyce
Magdalena
Bess Flowers
Surgeon General's Wife
Paul Comi
Military Policeman
Miranda Jones
Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Winston Miller
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- A Private's Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Winston Miller, Ray Livingston Murphy
Cyril J. Mockridge
Charles G. Clarke
Dorothy Spencer
David Weisbart
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Winston Miller
Screenplay
David Weisbart
Producer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Adele Balkan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Private's Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Private's Affair about?
Luigi, Jerry, and Mike are in boot camp when they are presented with a chance to represent their unit in competition on a national television show. The three guys are up to the challenge, which begins a chain of unusual circumstances that not only have them singing and dancing at the proper times, but also running into a trio of alluring young women.
Who directed A Private's Affair?
A Private's Affair was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in A Private's Affair?
The principal cast of A Private's Affair includes Sal Mineo, Christine Carère, Barry Coe, Barbara Eden, Gary Crosby.
When was A Private's Affair released and how long is it?
A Private's Affair was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for A Private's Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Private's Affair was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Private's Affair?
A Private's Affair holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).