The Rookie (1959)
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A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.
Director: George O'Hanlon
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: December 1, 1959
Cast
- Tommy Noonan - Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
- Peter Marshall - Pete Marshall / Japanese sailor
- Julie Newmar - Lili Marlene
- Jerry Lester - Jerry Mann
- Claude Stroud - Col. Taylor
- Norman Leavitt - Maj. Evert
- Vince Barnett - Pentagon janitor
- Rodney Bell - Pentagon janitor
- Richard Reeves - Military police sergeant
- Peter Leeds - Seville Quare
Screenplay
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
shipwrecked
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rookie about?
- A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.
- Who directed The Rookie?
- The Rookie was directed by George O'Hanlon.
- Who stars in The Rookie?
- The Rookie stars Tommy Noonan, Peter Marshall, Julie Newmar, Jerry Lester, Claude Stroud, Norman Leavitt.
- How long is The Rookie?
- The Rookie has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Rookie?
- The Rookie is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Rookie produced?
- The Rookie was produced in United States of America.