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This Man's Navy (1945)

Movie ★ 6.7 100 min

Adventure Drama War

During World War II, Chief Aviation Pilot Ned Trumpet is in charge of an airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey naval base. Trumpet orders an unauthorized and premature attack on a German submarine but the bomb misses and the submarine fires back, hitting the airship. Trumpet takes over the controls and sinks the submarine, The pilot faces a court-martial for disobeying orders but the older man takes the blame for his actions. Weaver transfers to the Ferry Command, and while on assignment in Burma, his aircraft crashes in Japanese territory. Trumpet rushes to the scene with a rescue team. Both are successfully brought out and are decorated for their heroism. Afterward, Weaver indicates that he will be returning to the lighter-than-air service in Lakehurst, to reunite with his "father".

William A. Wellman Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 4, 1945
Runtime
100 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0038163
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Cast

Wallace Beery Wallace Beery Ned Trumpet Tom Drake Tom Drake Jess Weaver James Gleason James Gleason Jimmy Shannon Noah Beery Noah Beery Joe Hodum Jan Clayton Jan Clayton Cathey Cortland Selena Royle Selena Royle Maude Weaver Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neill Lt. Cmdr. Roger Graystone Steve Brodie Steve Brodie Timothy Joseph Aloysius 'Tim' Shannon George Chandler George Chandler Bert Bland Donald Curtis Donald Curtis Operations Officer

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Frequently asked questions

What is This Man's Navy about?
During World War II, Chief Aviation Pilot Ned Trumpet is in charge of an airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey naval base. Trumpet orders an unauthorized and premature attack on a German submarine but the bomb misses and the submarine fires back, hitting the airship. Trumpet takes over the controls and sinks the submarine, The pilot faces a court-martial for disobeying orders but the older man takes the blame for his actions. Weaver transfers to the Ferry Command, and while on assignment in Burma, his aircraft crashes in Japanese territory. Trumpet rushes to the scene with a rescue team. Both are successfully brought out and are decorated for their heroism. Afterward, Weaver indicates that he will be returning to the lighter-than-air service in Lakehurst, to reunite with his "father".
Who directed This Man's Navy?
This Man's Navy was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in This Man's Navy?
This Man's Navy stars Wallace Beery, Tom Drake, James Gleason, Noah Beery.
When was This Man's Navy released?
This Man's Navy is a 1945 adventure, drama, war film.
Where can I watch This Man's Navy?
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