Mister Roberts (1984)
Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts (Robert Hays, Airplane!), who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.
Top billed cast
Robert HaysLt. JG Doug Roberts
Kevin BaconEns. Frank Pulver
Raye BirkDowdy
Charles DurningThe Captain
Marilu HennerNurse Girard
Howard HessemanDoc
Peter JasonChief Johnson
Charley LangDolan
Christopher MurrayShore Patrolman
Joe PantolianoInsigna
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