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Mister Roberts (1984) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1984 · 100 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Melvin Bernhardt
- Starring
- Joe Pantoliano, Charles Durning, Kevin Bacon, Robert Hays, Peter Jason, Howard Hesseman
Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World II, the film blends comedy and drama as Lieutenant Doug Roberts (Robert Hays of Airplane!) confronts the monotony of long sea voyages and a harsh, tyrannical captain. His resourceful spirit wins the respect of Ensign Pulver, the ship’s doctor, and the rest of the crew.
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