Snafu
“S.N.A.F.U. Means Situation Normal All Fowled Up!”
Synopsis
A 14-year-old boy lies about his age and enlists in the United State Marine Corps without his family's consent or knowledge. He is sent into battle in the Pacific war-zone, decorated, and spotted in a newsreel by his family. The family asks the War Department to discharge him and send him home.
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Robert Benchley
Ben Stevens
Barbara Jo Allen
Madge Stevens
Conrad Janis
Ronald Stevens
Nanette Parks
Laura Jessup
Janis Wilson
Kate Hereford
Jimmy Lloyd
Danny Baker
Enid Markey
Aunt Emily
Marcia Mae Jones
Martha
Byron Foulger
Phil Ford
Eva Puig
Josephina
Ray Mayer
Detective
Winfield Smith
Col. West
John Souther
Taylor
Kathleen Howard
Dean Garrett
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Moss
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Buchman, Louis Solomon
- Original Title
- Snafu
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Moss
Harold Buchman, Louis Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Moss
Director
Harold Buchman
Screenplay
Louis Solomon
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snafu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Snafu about?
A 14-year-old boy lies about his age and enlists in the United State Marine Corps without his family's consent or knowledge. He is sent into battle in the Pacific war-zone, decorated, and spotted in a newsreel by his family. The family asks the War Department to discharge him and send him home.
Who directed Snafu?
Snafu was directed by Jack Moss.
Who stars in Snafu?
The principal cast of Snafu includes Robert Benchley, Barbara Jo Allen, Conrad Janis, Nanette Parks, Janis Wilson.
When was Snafu released and how long is it?
Snafu was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Snafu?
Snafu holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).