Operation Petticoat
“20,000 laughs under the sea!”
Synopsis
A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Operation Petticoat (1959) Teaser Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-22
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman
Tony Curtis
Lieutenant Nicholas Holden
Joan O'Brien
2nd Lieutenant Dolores Crandall
Dina Merrill
2nd Lieutenant Barbara Duran
Gene Evans
Chief Molumphry
Dick Sargent
Ensign Stovall (as Richard Sargent)
Virginia Gregg
Major Edna Heywood
Robert F. Simon
Captain J.B. Henderson
Robert Gist
Lieutenant Watson
Gavin MacLeod
Yeoman Ernest Hunkle
George Dunn
Prophet
Dick Crockett
Petty Officer Harmon
Madlyn Rhue
2nd Lieutenant Reid
Marion Ross
2nd Lieutenant Colfax
Clarence Lung
Sergeant Ramon Gillardo
Frankie Darro
Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class Dooley
Tony Pastor Jr.
Fox
Robert F. Hoy
Reiner
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 5, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Richlin, Stanley Shapiro
- Original Score
- David Rose
- Original Title
- Operation Petticoat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.8M
- Production Studios
- Granart Company, Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Edwards
Maurice Richlin, Stanley Shapiro, Joseph Stone, Paul King
David Rose
Russell Harlan
Frank Gross, Ted J. Kent
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Gross
Editor
Maurice Richlin
Screenplay
Robert Arthur
Producer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Blake Edwards
Director
Stanley Shapiro
Screenplay
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Petticoat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Operation Petticoat about?
A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.
Who directed Operation Petticoat?
Operation Petticoat was directed by Blake Edwards.
Who stars in Operation Petticoat?
The principal cast of Operation Petticoat includes Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill, Gene Evans.
When was Operation Petticoat released and how long is it?
Operation Petticoat was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
How much did Operation Petticoat make at the box office?
Operation Petticoat grossed $6.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Petticoat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Petticoat was composed by David Rose.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Operation Petticoat?
Operation Petticoat holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).