We Joined the Navy
“The comedy RIOT of the SEASON!!”
Synopsis
Lt Commander Badger, RN: an exceptionally likeable fellow, the Artful Bodger has one besetting sin a shining honesty which compels him to say the right thing at entirely the wrong time! When untimely remarks to some new recruits are splashed across the tabloids, the rush is on to find him a new posting somewhere far away.
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Kenneth More
Lt. Cmdr. Robert Badger
Lloyd Nolan
Vice Admiral Ryan
Joan O'Brien
Lt. Carol Blair
Derek Fowlds
Carson
John Le Mesurier
George Dewberry Sr.
Brian Wilde
Petty Officer Gilors
Warren Mitchell
'Honest' Marcel
Wanda Ventham
Dartmouth Girl
Sidney James
Dance Instructor
Mischa Auer
Colonel & President
Paul Maxwell
Commander Spelling U.S.N.
Nicholas Stuart
Captain Hurley U.S.N.
Sean Kelly
Simpson
Alexis Kanner
Garrett
Robin Hawdon
Williams
John Barrard
Consul
Esma Cannon
Consul's Wife
Kenneth Griffith
Orator
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wendy Toye
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Dimsdale
- Original Score
- Ron Grainer
- Original Title
- We Joined the Navy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Angel Productions, Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wendy Toye
Howard Dimsdale, John Winton
Ron Grainer
Department Leadership Roster
Wendy Toye
Director
Howard Dimsdale
Screenplay
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Joined the Navy
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What is We Joined the Navy about?
Lt Commander Badger, RN: an exceptionally likeable fellow, the Artful Bodger has one besetting sin a shining honesty which compels him to say the right thing at entirely the wrong time! When untimely remarks to some new recruits are splashed across the tabloids, the rush is on to find him a new posting somewhere far away.
Who directed We Joined the Navy?
We Joined the Navy was directed by Wendy Toye.
Who stars in We Joined the Navy?
The principal cast of We Joined the Navy includes Kenneth More, Lloyd Nolan, Joan O'Brien, Derek Fowlds, John Le Mesurier.
When was We Joined the Navy released and how long is it?
We Joined the Navy was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for We Joined the Navy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Joined the Navy was composed by Ron Grainer.
Is We Joined the Navy based on a book or true story?
We Joined the Navy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Winton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for We Joined the Navy?
We Joined the Navy holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).