What is Don't Give Up the Ship?
Don't Give Up the Ship is a 1959 American black-and-white U.S. Navy comedy film released by Paramount Pictures.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Release date
- Jul 3, 1959
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10
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Don't Give Up the Ship is a 1959 American black-and-white U.S. Navy comedy film released by Paramount Pictures. The film was produced by Hal B. Wallis and directed by Norman Taurog. It stars Jerry Lewis and co-stars Dina Merrill, Diana Spencer, Claude Akins, Robert Middleton, Gale Gordon, and Mickey Shaughnessy. The runtime is one hour and twenty-nine minutes, and it was released in the United States on July 3, 1959. During the 1950s, the story follows a military panel grilling Junior Officer John Paul Steckler to find the whereabouts of a Navy destroyer that he temporarily commanded during World War II and is missing. Consequently, the Navy expects the veteran to pay for the ship he commanded, as they have no record of its return.
Should you watch it?
“A veteran faces a Navy investigation to account for a destroyer that vanished under his command.”
- Features a comedic performance by Jerry Lewis in a triple role
- Directed by Norman Taurog with production by Hal B. Wallis
- Explores a high-stakes premise of a missing naval vessel
- The film relies on 1950s slapstick humor that may not appeal to all modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic mid-century military comedies centered on bureaucratic mishaps.
This is a black-and-white comedy with a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes, suitable for general audiences.
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The film is available to rent or buy through various digital platforms.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of Jerry Lewis and classic 1950s military comedies.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature-length film rather than a television series, so there are no episodes.
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