Mister Roberts
Synopsis
Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts, who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.
Top Cast
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Robert Hays
Lt. JG Doug Roberts
Kevin Bacon
Ens. Frank Pulver
Raye Birk
Dowdy
Charles Durning
The Captain
Marilu Henner
Nurse Girard
Howard Hesseman
Doc
Peter Jason
Chief Johnson
Charley Lang
Dolan
Christopher Murray
Shore Patrolman
Joe Pantoliano
Insigna
Tyler Tyhurst
Mannion
John Walcutt
Lindstrom
Bruce Wright
Wiley
Eddie Hartes
Schlemmer
Brian McNamara
Payne
Ralph Seymour
Stefanowski
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Bernhardt
- Original Title
- Mister Roberts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Bernhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Bernhardt
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mister Roberts
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What is Mister Roberts about?
Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts, who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.
Who directed Mister Roberts?
Mister Roberts was directed by Melvin Bernhardt.
Who stars in Mister Roberts?
The principal cast of Mister Roberts includes Robert Hays, Kevin Bacon, Raye Birk, Charles Durning, Marilu Henner.
When was Mister Roberts released and how long is it?
Mister Roberts was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mister Roberts?
Mister Roberts holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).