Minesweeper
“DANGER AFLOAT! ABOVE, BELOW AND ACROSS THE SEAS...WITH THE HEROIC MEN OF THE COAST GUARD!”
Synopsis
A naval officer who had deserted several years earlier is drawn back to the Navy when World War II begins. He re-enlists under an assumed name, and is assigned to a minesweeper, where he has to perform hazardous duties while at the same time keeping his real identity a secret.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Richard Houston
Jean Parker
Mary Smith
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
CPO Ichabod Ferdinand 'Fixit' Smith
Emma Dunn
Mom Smith
Charles D. Brown
Commander Lane
Frank Fenton
Lt. Ralph Gilpin
Chick Chandler
Seaman 'Corny' Welch
Douglas Fowley
Cutter Lieutenant Wells
Robert Mitchum
Seaman Chuck Ryan
Ralph Sanford
Seaman Cox
Billy Nelson
Bos'un 'Freshwater' Heims
Dub Taylor
Seaman Stubby Gordon
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Original Title
- Minesweeper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Maxwell Shane, Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
William Berke
Director
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minesweeper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Minesweeper about?
A naval officer who had deserted several years earlier is drawn back to the Navy when World War II begins. He re-enlists under an assumed name, and is assigned to a minesweeper, where he has to perform hazardous duties while at the same time keeping his real identity a secret.
Who directed Minesweeper?
Minesweeper was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Minesweeper?
The principal cast of Minesweeper includes Richard Arlen, Jean Parker, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Emma Dunn, Charles D. Brown.
When was Minesweeper released and how long is it?
Minesweeper was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Minesweeper?
Minesweeper holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).