A Private's Affair (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1959, A Private's Affair is a comedy and music film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 93 minutes. “They'll never get their good conduct medals this way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Luigi, Jerry, and Mike are in boot camp when they are presented with a chance to represent their unit in competition on a national television show. The three guys are up to the challenge, which begins a chain of unusual circumstances that not only have them singing and dancing at the proper times, but also running into a trio of alluring young women.
Who’s in it. A Private's Affair stars Sal Mineo as Luigi J. Maresi, Christine Carère as Marie, Barbara Eden as Sgt. Katie Mulligan and Barry Coe as Jerry Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, A Private's Affair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Private's Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Private's Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Private's Affair (1959)?
- In US, A Private's Affair is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Private's Affair worth watching?
- A Private's Affair holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Private's Affair?
- A Private's Affair stars Sal Mineo, Christine Carère, Barbara Eden, Barry Coe and Gary Crosby.
- When was A Private's Affair released?
- A Private's Affair was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.