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This Man's Navy

"Love and Laughs and Roaring Action!"

January 4, 1945 1h 40m 6.4/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1945. This Man's Navy is a adventure/drama film. directed by William A. Wellman.

Starring Wallace Beery, Tom Drake, and James Gleason

Synopsis

During World War II, Chief Aviation Pilot Ned Trumpet is in charge of an airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey naval base. Trumpet orders an unauthorized and premature attack on a German submarine but the bomb misses and the submarine fires back, hitting the airship. Trumpet takes over the controls and sinks the submarine, The pilot faces a court-martial for disobeying orders but the older man takes the blame for his actions. Weaver transfers to the Ferry Command, and while on assignment in Burma, his aircraft crashes in Japanese territory. Trumpet rushes to the scene with a rescue team. Both are successfully brought out and are decorated for their heroism. Afterward, Weaver indicates that he will be returning to the lighter-than-air service in Lakehurst, to reunite with his "father".

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 4, 1945 81 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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User Rating 6.4/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Man's Navy about?

During World War II, Chief Aviation Pilot Ned Trumpet is in charge of an airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey naval base. Trumpet orders an unauthorized and premature attack on a German submarine but t...

Who directed This Man's Navy?

This Man's Navy was directed by William A. Wellman.

How long is This Man's Navy?

This Man's Navy has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was This Man's Navy released?

This Man's Navy was released on January 4, 1945 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in This Man's Navy?

The main cast of This Man's Navy includes Wallace Beery, Tom Drake, James Gleason, Noah Beery, Jan Clayton.