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The Rookie (1959)

1959-12-01 · 1h 24m · EN
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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.

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George O'HanlonDirector, WriterTommy NoonanWriter

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Tommy NoonanTommy NoonanTommy Noonan / Japanese sailorPeter MarshallPeter MarshallPete Marshall / Japanese sailorJulie NewmarJulie NewmarLili MarleneJerry LesterJerry LesterJerry MannClaude StroudClaude StroudCol. TaylorNorman LeavittNorman LeavittMaj. EvertVince BarnettVince BarnettPentagon janitorRodney BellRodney BellPentagon janitorRichard ReevesRichard ReevesMilitary police sergeantPeter LeedsPeter LeedsSeville QuareDoodles WeaverDoodles WeaverTV commentatorJoe BesserJoe BesserSoldier

Keywords

Shipwrecked

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityShipwreckedDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference78867Actor preference294008 · 143625 · 273990

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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.

How long is The Rookie?

The Rookie has a runtime of 84 minutes.