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The Navy Lark

(1959)

January 1, 1959• 1h 22m
70%
TMDB Score

Overview

An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.

Gordon Parry

Director

Top Billed Cast

CP

Cecil Parker

Cmdr. Stanton

RS

Ronald Shiner

CPO Banyard

LP

Leslie Phillips

Lt. Pouter

EH

Elvi Hale

Leading WREN Heather

CR

Cardew Robinson

Lt. Binns

GJ

Gordon Jackson

Leading Seaman Johnson

HJ

Hattie Jacques

Fortune Teller

NP

Nicholas Phipps

Capt. Povey

HK

Harold Kasket

Gaston Higgins

HK

Harold Kasket

Lt. Bates R.N.