At War with the Army

Dec 31, 1950

1h 33m

★ 5.3

America's Funniest Guys are G.I.s!

Overview

Two former nightclub partners are now enlisted in the Army. Sergeant Puccinelli ranks above his former partner, Private First Class Korwin. Puccinelli is desperately trying to get transferred from his dull job to active duty overseas. Meanwhile, all Korwin wants is a pass to see his wife and new baby.

Genres

Comedy

War

Production Companies

Fred F. Finklehoffe Productions

York Pictures Corporation

Screen Associates

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Cast

Vic Puccinelli

Dean Martin

Alvin Korwin

Jerry Lewis

Sergeant McVey

Mike Kellin

Private Pokey

Dick Stabile

Supply Sergeant Miller

Danny Dayton

Deborah Caldwell

Angela Greene

Helen Palmer

Polly Bergen

Bartender

Dewey Robinson

Eddie

Jimmie Dundee

Cpl. Clark

Tommy Farrell

Cpl. Shaughnessy

Frank Hyers

Capt. Ernest Caldwell

William Mendrek

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