What is The Last Time I Saw Archie?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Last Time I Saw Archie" (1961). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Release date
- May 27, 1961
- Genres
- Comedy, War
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Last Time I Saw Archie" (1961).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No guessing/inventing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Last Time I Saw Archie
Year: 1961
Release Date: 05/27/1961 (US)
Genres: Comedy and War
Runtime: 1h 38m
Director: Jack Webb
Cast: Robert Mitchum (Archie Hall), Jack Webb, Martha Hyer, France Nuyen.
Plot/Setting:
Set in the waning days of World War II.
Two Air Force friends have fun during their enlistment.
An enlisted conman and his sidekick bluff their way through World War II.
Robert Mitchum stars as Archie Hall, a lazy, scheming American in the Civilian Pilot Training Program.
The program is an aviation school for pilots too old to fly aircraft but not too old to fly military gliders and liaison aircraft
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of comedy and war that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The Last Time I Saw Archie holds a community rating of 6.0/10. It offers engaging Comedy, War for fans of the genre.
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The Last Time I Saw Archie is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1961.
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