Ensign Pulver
“Following in the hilarious fun-steps of "Mister Roberts"”
Synopsis
1945, on an old cargo ship somewhere deep in the Pacific ocean: Captain Morton strives to become commander, so he demands the maximum quality of work from his crew, without granting them any freedom or favors - ignoring that they're thousand of miles away from the front. In one word: he drives his crew crazy. They are near mutiny, but no-one dares to do the first step. Until Ensign Pulver plays a prank on the captain that triggers fatal consequences...
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ミスタア・パルバー 予告編
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Robert Walker Jr.
Ensign Frank Pulver
Burl Ives
Captain Morton
Walter Matthau
Doc
Tommy Sands
Bruno
Millie Perkins
Scotty
Kay Medford
Head Nurse
Larry Hagman
Billings
Peter Marshall
Carney
Joseph Marr
Dowdy
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
LaSueur
Diana Sands
Mila
Robert Matek
Stretch
Jack Nicholson
Yeoman Dolan
Al Freeman Jr.
Taru
Richard Gautier
Stefanowski
George Lindsey
Lindstrom
Sal Papa
Gabrowski
James Farentino
Insigna
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Logan
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter S. Feibleman, Joshua Logan
- Original Score
- George Duning, Les Brown
- Original Title
- Ensign Pulver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Logan
Peter S. Feibleman, Joshua Logan, Thomas Heggen
George Duning, Les Brown
Charles Lawton Jr.
William Reynolds
Joshua Logan
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Logan
Director
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Peter S. Feibleman
Screenplay
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
William Reynolds
Editor
Les Brown
Original Music Composer
Joshua Logan
Producer
Joshua Logan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ensign Pulver
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What is Ensign Pulver about?
1945, on an old cargo ship somewhere deep in the Pacific ocean: Captain Morton strives to become commander, so he demands the maximum quality of work from his crew, without granting them any freedom or favors - ignoring that they're thousand of miles away from the front. In one word: he drives his crew crazy. They are near mutiny, but no-one dares to do the first step. Until Ensign Pulver plays a prank on the captain that triggers fatal consequences...
Who directed Ensign Pulver?
Ensign Pulver was directed by Joshua Logan.
Who stars in Ensign Pulver?
The principal cast of Ensign Pulver includes Robert Walker Jr., Burl Ives, Walter Matthau, Tommy Sands, Millie Perkins.
When was Ensign Pulver released and how long is it?
Ensign Pulver was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Ensign Pulver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ensign Pulver was composed by George Duning, Les Brown.
Is Ensign Pulver based on a book or true story?
Ensign Pulver is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Heggen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ensign Pulver?
Ensign Pulver holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).