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Ensign Pulver

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Ensign Pulver
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1hr 44min
Genre:
Comedy
Release:
1964
Director:
Joshua Logan
Starring:
Burl Ives, Walter Matthau, Tommy Sands  ...more
Synopsis: The crew of the USS Reluctant is at it again in this comedy sequel to Mister Roberts. The story opens toward the end of WWII as the great ship drops her cargo at various island bases. Their captain is an unbending tyrant. Young Pulver aspires to become a doctor just like his hero and mentor, the ship's physician. A terrible storm erupts and the ruthless captain is knocked overboard by a rogue wave. Brave Pulver dives over to save the commander and together the two end up stranded on a deserted island. ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
One would hope that, as a sequel to Mister Roberts, Ensign Pulver might carry with it some of that film's wit, liveliness and appeal. Unfortunately this isn't the case -- and to make matters worse, Pulver can't even carry with it Roberts' cast. One doesn't expect Henry Fonda to appear in the sequel, of course, but surely Jack Lemmon should be involved, or at least James Cagney or William Powell? But ... Full Review
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