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: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, French
• Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
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• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: October 12, 2004
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002TSZHY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,786 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The Wackiest Ship in the Army" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Jack Lemmon and Ricky Nelson get that sinking feeling when they pilot THE WACKIEST SHIP IN THE ARMY in this hilarious comedy-adventure. During World War II, the Army recruits Navy officer Rip Crandall (Lemmon) to command a battered old schooner for a top-secret mission. Masquerading as a Japanese fishing boat, this nautical nightmare must smuggle a spy through mine-infested waters of the South Pacific. Unfortunately for Crandall, he has inherited a wild crew of butterfingered landlubbers, including First Officer Tommy Hanson (Nelson). Can the dedicated lieutenant whip these comically inexperienced gobs into shape in time to carry out their perilous mission? Starring: Jack Lemmon (2-time Academy Award® Winner, 1955 Mr. Roberts, 1973 Save the Tiger, 8-time Academy Award® Nominee), Ricky Nelson (Golden Globe® Nominee, 1959, Most Promising Newcomer).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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!