Mr. Roberts (1955)
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Mr. Roberts (1955), directed by John Ford and Mervyn LeRoy, is a celebrated World War II comedy-drama based on the hit Broadway play. The film stars Henry Fonda as Lieutenant Doug Roberts, a dedicated but frustrated naval officer stationed on a backwater cargo ship. Craving combat duty, Roberts finds himself endlessly battling the petty tyranny of his captain, played by James Cagney, while trying to boost morale among the weary crew. Jack Lemmon, in an Oscar-winning role, provides comic relief as the bumbling Ensign Pulver. Produced by Warner Bros., Mr. Roberts combines wit, heart, and military satire, becoming a beloved cult classic for its portrayal of duty, defiance, and camaraderie during wartime.
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