Rated: PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
Stars: Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell
In the waning days of World War II, the cargo officer of a Navy supply ship chafes at its role far from the action in the Pacific’s backwater areas, his frustration rising when its captain denies the crew liberty over petty irritations.
Mister Roberts is aboard a US cargo ship, working in the Pacific during the Second World War. He’d do anything to leave the quiet of the ship to join in the “action”. Trouble is, the captain of the ship, is a bit of a tyrant, and isn’t willing to sign Roberts’ transfer requests. Also on board is Ensign Pulver, who avoids work as best he can, whilst living off the riches of his buying and selling. Roberts and the crew are in constant battle, even over the smallest of disagreements. — Rob Hartill
Directors: John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy, Joshua Logan
Writers: Frank S. Nugent, Joshua Logan, Thomas Heggen
Production company: Orange Productions
More info on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048380/
