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Operation Pacific

1951NR1h 51m6.1 / 10

He's Skipper "Duke" Gifford Who Could Put A Torpedo Through A Needle...And Sew Up A Date With A Laugh!

During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.

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Operation Pacific opened in theaters January 27, 1951. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.

Cast, crew and production details

About Operation Pacific

Cast

John WayneDuke E. Gifford
Patricia NealMary Stuart
Ward BondJohn "Pop" Perry
Scott ForbesLarry
Philip CareyBob Perry
Paul PicerniJonesy
William CampbellTalker
Kathryn GivneySteele

Credits

Directed by
George Waggner
Written by
George Waggner

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Warner Bros. PicturesUnited States

Themes

pacific warpearl harborsubmarineworld war ii