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Mister Roberts
1955 123 min United States of America 12+
★8.1
Comedy, Drama, War
Director: John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy, Joshua Logan
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Description
Mr. Roberts is a Navy officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a non-commissioned ship run by the bullying Captain Morton.
US Gross:
$21.2M
Starring
Henry Fonda
Actor
James Cagney
Actor
William Powell
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1956
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 1956
— Best Picture
BAFTA 1956
— Best International Actor
Academy Awards 1956
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Mister Roberts is widely regarded as a compelling comedy-drama that captures the frustration and routine of naval life far from the front lines. Anchored by powerhouse performances, the film effectively balances humor with the psychological tension between a career-driven captain and his restless subordinates.
| Acting | The film features an exceptional ensemble cast, with James Cagney delivering a standout, menacing performance as the dictatorial Captain Morton. | |
| Theme | The narrative effectively portrays the underlying tension and psychological frustration of soldiers trapped in a bureaucratic, low-stakes environment during wartime. | |
| Humor | The film successfully weaves slapstick comedy with character-driven drama, highlighting the absurdity of life on a supply ship. | |
| Direction | The collaborative direction, disrupted by the replacement of John Ford mid-production, results in a shifting tone that oscillates between profound psychological drama and episodic naval comedy. |