You Know What Sailors Are
Originally released in 1954. You Know What Sailors Are is a comedy film. directed by Ken Annakin. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Akim Tamiroff, Donald Sinden, and Sarah Lawson
Synopsis
The best of British humor is on display in this satirical cold war romp! Donald Sinden plays Lieutenant Green, a radar expert in the Royal Navy. One night, whilst under the influence of alcohol, he welds an old pram to the deck of a foreign destroyer for a joke. The next morning, British Intelligence is desperate to know what the enemy’s new weapon is. To cover his tracks, Green calls it the ‘998’. When he is posted to the destroyer to explain about radar techniques, Green soon realizes that his prank has gone too far.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1954
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Group Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is You Know What Sailors Are about?
The best of British humor is on display in this satirical cold war romp! Donald Sinden plays Lieutenant Green, a radar expert in the Royal Navy. One night, whilst under the influence of alcohol, he...
Who directed You Know What Sailors Are?
You Know What Sailors Are was directed by Ken Annakin.
How long is You Know What Sailors Are?
You Know What Sailors Are has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was You Know What Sailors Are released?
You Know What Sailors Are was released on February 9, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in You Know What Sailors Are?
The main cast of You Know What Sailors Are includes Akim Tamiroff, Donald Sinden, Sarah Lawson, Naunton Wayne, Marianne Stone.