Operation Pacific
“He's Skipper "Duke" Gifford Who Could Put A Torpedo Through A Needle...And Sew Up A Date With A Laugh!”
Synopsis
During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-19
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Duke E. Gifford
Patricia Neal
Mary Stuart
Ward Bond
John "Pop" Perry
Scott Forbes
Larry
Philip Carey
Bob Perry
Paul Picerni
Jonesy
William Campbell
Talker
Kathryn Givney
Steele
Martin Milner
Caldwell
Sam Edwards
Junior
Jack Pennick
Chief
Virginia Brissac
Sister Anna
James Flavin
SP Commander
Vincent Fotre
Soundman
Lewis Martin
Squad Commander
Louis Mosconi
Radarman Mosconi
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
John Baer
Fighter Pilot (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Waggner
- Screenplay & Story
- George Waggner
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Operation Pacific
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Waggner
George Waggner
Max Steiner
Bert Glennon
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Louis F. Edelman
Department Leadership Roster
George Waggner
Director
George Waggner
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Editor
Louis F. Edelman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Pacific
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What is Operation Pacific about?
During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.
Who directed Operation Pacific?
Operation Pacific was directed by George Waggner.
Who stars in Operation Pacific?
The principal cast of Operation Pacific includes John Wayne, Patricia Neal, Ward Bond, Scott Forbes, Philip Carey.
When was Operation Pacific released and how long is it?
Operation Pacific was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Pacific?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Pacific was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Operation Pacific?
Operation Pacific holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).