Snafu (1945)
S.N.A.F.U. Means Situation Normal All Fowled Up!
A 14-year-old boy lies about his age and enlists in the United State Marine Corps without his family's consent or knowledge. He is sent into battle in the Pacific war-zone, decorated, and spotted in a newsreel by his family. The family asks the War Department to discharge him and send him home.
Director: Jack Moss
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: November 22, 1945
Cast
- Robert Benchley - Ben Stevens
- Barbara Jo Allen - Madge Stevens
- Conrad Janis - Ronald Stevens
- Nanette Parks - Laura Jessup
- Janis Wilson - Kate Hereford
- Jimmy Lloyd - Danny Baker
- Enid Markey - Aunt Emily
- Marcia Mae Jones - Martha
- Byron Foulger - Phil Ford
- Eva Puig - Josephina
Screenplay
- Harold Buchman (Theatre Play)
- Harold Buchman (Screenplay)
- Louis Solomon (Theatre Play)
- Louis Solomon (Screenplay)
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
soldier
More Films by Director: Jack Moss
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Snafu about?
- A 14-year-old boy lies about his age and enlists in the United State Marine Corps without his family's consent or knowledge. He is sent into battle in the Pacific war-zone, decorated, and spotted in a newsreel by his family. The family asks the War Department to discharge him and send him home.
- Who directed Snafu?
- Snafu was directed by Jack Moss.
- Who stars in Snafu?
- Snafu stars Robert Benchley, Barbara Jo Allen, Conrad Janis, Nanette Parks, Janis Wilson, Jimmy Lloyd.
- How long is Snafu?
- Snafu has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Snafu?
- Snafu is a Comedy film.
- Where was Snafu produced?
- Snafu was produced in United States of America.