Operation Mad Ball
“It's Operation Laughter For You! and anything goes!”
Synopsis
In this wacky military spoof, Lemmon plays a terminally bored Army private waging a war of wits as he tries to throw a party under the nose of his obnoxious commanding officer.
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Operation Mad Ball (1957) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-28
Top Cast
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Jack Lemmon
Pvt. Hogan
Ernie Kovacs
Capt. Paul Lock
Kathryn Grant
Lt. Betty Bixby
Arthur O'Connell
Col. Rousch
Mickey Rooney
MSgt. Yancy Skibo
Dick York
Cpl. Bohun
James Darren
Pvt. Widowskas
Roger Smith
Cpl. Berryman
William Leslie
Pvt. Grimes
Sheridan Comerate
Sgt. Wilson
L.Q. Jones
Ozark
Jeanne Manet
Madame LaFour
Marilyn Hanold
Lt. Tweedy (uncredited)
Mary LaRoche
Lt. Schmidt (uncredited)
Mary Tyler Moore
Nurse (uncredited)
Bebe Allen
Lt. Johnson (uncredited)
Richard Bull
Military Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Anna Lee Carroll
Lt. Leeming (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Quine
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Operation Mad Ball
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Quine
Blake Edwards, Arthur Carter, Jed Harris
George Duning
Charles Lawton Jr.
Charles Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Edwards
Screenplay
Richard Quine
Director
Arthur Carter
Writer
Jed Harris
Writer
Charles Nelson
Editor
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Mad Ball
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Operation Mad Ball about?
In this wacky military spoof, Lemmon plays a terminally bored Army private waging a war of wits as he tries to throw a party under the nose of his obnoxious commanding officer.
Who directed Operation Mad Ball?
Operation Mad Ball was directed by Richard Quine.
Who stars in Operation Mad Ball?
The principal cast of Operation Mad Ball includes Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Kathryn Grant, Arthur O'Connell, Mickey Rooney.
When was Operation Mad Ball released and how long is it?
Operation Mad Ball was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Mad Ball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Mad Ball was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Operation Mad Ball?
Operation Mad Ball holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).