Anchors Aweigh
"ON WAVES OF SONG, LAUGHTER AND ROMANCE ! TWO LOVE-LOST SAILORS ON A FOUR-DAY LEAVE OF FUN AND FRIVOLITY !"
Originally released in 1945. Anchors Aweigh is a music/comedy film. directed by George Sidney. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, and Gene Kelly
Synopsis
Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (163 votes)
Budget
$2.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.5M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frank Sinatra
as Clarence Doolittle
Kathryn Grayson
as Susan Abbott
Gene Kelly
as Joseph Brady
José Iturbi
as Himself
Dean Stockwell
as Donald Martin
Pamela Britton
as Girl from Brooklyn
Rags Ragland
as Police Sergeant
Billy Gilbert
as Cafe Manager
Henry O'Neill
as Admiral Hammond
Carlos Ramírez
as Carlos
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,600,000
- Revenue
- $7,500,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anchors Aweigh about?
Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.
Who directed Anchors Aweigh?
Anchors Aweigh was directed by George Sidney.
How long is Anchors Aweigh?
Anchors Aweigh has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Anchors Aweigh released?
Anchors Aweigh was released on August 13, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Anchors Aweigh?
The main cast of Anchors Aweigh includes Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly, José Iturbi, Dean Stockwell.
Is Anchors Aweigh worth watching?
Anchors Aweigh has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 163 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.