Product Details

• Actors: Jack Lemmon, Ricky Nelson, John Lund, Chips Rafferty, Tom Tully
• Directors: Richard Murphy
• Writers: Richard Murphy, Herbert Carlson, Herbert H. Margolis, William Raynor
• Producers: Fred Kohlmar
• Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• VHS Release Date: July 8, 1994
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302862906
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,819 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Wackiest Ship in the Army, April 4, 2000

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kelly johnson (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wackiest Ship in the Army [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I rented this the other day with the full intention of sitting through a rather cheesy comedy from the early 1960s. That is to say, I wasn't expecting much. Jack Lemmon is always a worthwhile watch, and he plays his captain well. And Rick Nelson does a surprisingly effective job of acting, with subtle glances and gestures. Ever the quiet and polite junior officer, you root for the kid with the heart of gold. It is a humorous and entertaining film, with just the right amount of slapstick without becoming too silly, despite the film's title. And there's a bonus...Rick sings in his usual dreamy style. It's good fun for the whole family. Even today.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good family movie, February 2, 2001

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David J. (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wackiest Ship in the Army [VHS] (VHS Tape)

So many movies from this time frame are just out of step with modern expectations of entertainment. This one is not. It could be re-released and still find a good audience. If you're looking for a good clean movie that tickles the funny bone of parents AND children this is a good choice.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!, March 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Wackiest Ship in the Army [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I must admit that this wasn't the totally hilarious film I expected(most of the humor is contained in the first half of the film), but I found it a good story anyway. I like drama and action, especially in war movies, and this film has both. The story is engrossing, and it has some twists and surprises. I highly recommend it to any war movie fans!