Directed by:
Blake EdwardsScreenplay:
Stanley ShapiroCinematography:
Russell HarlanCast:
Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill, Gene Evans, Dick Sargent, Virginia Gregg, Marion Ross, Frankie Darro, Arthur O'Connell, Nelson Leigh (more)VOD (2)
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It’s hijinks on the high seas when revered Lt. Cmdr. Matt T. Sherman (Grant) and the somewhat unethical Lt. JG Nicholas Holden (Curtis) team to upright the USS Sea Tiger, a flagging submarine that’s seen better days. With some dubious manoeuvring (and scavenged parts), things begin to look up for the old war horse until the ship and its crew are forced out to sea by a surprise attack. Limping along and barely held together with its borrowed parts, the Sea Tiger gets some unexpected company when five stranded Army nurses are brought aboard. The game gals will prove that necessity is indeed the mother of invention, initiating a series of renovations to make life aboard the Sea Tiger liveable — with the exception of the sub’s accidental pink paint job. Not only is the ship now an eyesore, but a target for both the Japanese and American forces! (Eureka Entertainment)
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Fortunately, the American filmmakers didn't do it the French way, which I find uninteresting and annoying because it's only based on mocking the opponent. The creators of this film relied on much more intelligent humor. Instead of demeaning the Japanese, they chose to be self-critical, and it worked really well. Captain Sherman didn't have enough time to fight against the sons of Nippon, as he had to dedicate all his efforts to battling the Vogons and preventing excessive exchange of information between the crew and its temporary members. Nothing stopped me from having a great time with both officers because Cary Grant and Tony Curtis complemented each other perfectly. The captain's diary was hilarious, and although it was really silly, I enjoyed it. The Sea Tiger undeniably influenced the history of music, as it became an obvious inspiration for The Beatles, who just changed the color of the submarine to make it less obvious. / "Never have so few stolen so much from so many." / "When a girl is under twenty-one, she is protected by law. When she is over sixty-five, she is protected by nature. Anywhere in between, she's fair game." The feminists whose brains haven't exploded yet must be boiling with rage. / Lesson learned: Submarines and trains have not been designed for women who are excessively endowed in the upper body. I'm sure Lieutenant Crandall would agree.
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