The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell

1968
G
1h 32m

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The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell (1968)

During WW2, Sgt. O'Farrell's Pacific unit is demoralized when a Japanese submarine torpedoes an American supply ship containing beer.During WW2, Sgt. O'Farrell's Pacific unit is demoralized when a Japanese submarine torpedoes an American supply ship containing beer.During WW2, Sgt. O'Farrell's Pacific unit is demoralized when a Japanese submarine torpedoes an American supply ship containing beer.

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5.8/10

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Trivia
According to Mylène Demongeot's autobiography, Gina Lollobrigida did not want her on the movie. The two didn't get along but eventually connected years later at a festival. She also mentioned that, since Bob Hope was very secluded during filming, it was sadly impossible to make a connection.

Goofs
When O'Farrell says they have to follow the Southern Cross to the beer, the shot of the night sky does not show this constellation at all.

Quotes
Pvt. Johnny Bannon: Sarge, movie starts in about five minutes. It's a double feature, Sarge. Two Bing Crosby pictures.
Sgt. Dan O'Farrell: Bite your tongue.

Connections
Featured in About Schmidt (2002)

Soundtracks
Welcome Pretty Lady
Written by Sidney Miller and David Saxon
Performed by Bob Hope and the cast

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7/10

Bob Hope Wages War for Beer

Really funny plot drives this silly film regarding the boredom faced by soldiers in the Pacific during WWII. After the Japanese torpedo Hope's beer supply, he takes matters into his own hands to improve morale.

His effort to bring women on the island, only gets him male nurses and Phylis Diller. Although the plot drags a bit, and Hope's pranks seem dated, this is still a good flick with lots of harmless laughs. However, if you are politically correct, you will probably be offended.