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movie poster for the 1959 World War II comedy film Operation Petticoat.
Film Overview
Directed by Blake Edwards, the film stars Hollywood legends Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. It is famous for its unique premise involving a pink submarine.
Plot: Set in the Philippines during the early days of WWII, Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman (Grant) is determined to save his badly damaged submarine, the USS Sea Tiger. He enlists a resourceful, con-artist junior officer, Lt. Nick Holden (Curtis), to "scrounge" the necessary supplies for repairs.
The Pink Submarine: Due to a shortage of standard grey primer, the crew is forced to mix red and white lead paint, resulting in a bright pink coat. They are forced to flee a Japanese air raid before they can apply a final grey topcoat, leaving them in the world's only pink submarine.
The "Petticoat" Connection: Along their journey to Australia, the crew rescues five stranded Army nurses. The presence of women on the all-male vessel leads to various comedic "gender hijinks" and complications.
Production & Cast
Lead Cast: Cary Grant as Lt. Cmdr. Matt Sherman and Tony Curtis as Lt. Nick Holden.
Supporting Cast: Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill, Arthur O'Connell, and Gene Evans.
Awards: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing (Story and Screenplay).
Legacy: The movie's success led to a 1977 TV series adaptation starring John Astin and Jamie Lee Curtis. |
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