McHale's Navy (1962)
Overview
An experienced South Pacific Sea Dog by the name of Quinton McHale, was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander into the U.S. Navy Reserve at the start of World War II. McHale was made the Skipper of the Torpedo Patrol (PT) Boat #73 stationed at the U.S. Naval Installation on the island of Taratupa in the Southwest Pacific. The 73 'Family' included, among others, a con man and amateur Magician, a womanizing hunk, a dedicated Family man, a guitar-playing, moonshine-making Tennessee good ol' boy, and even a deserter from the Japanese Navy, who was an excellent cook.
What is McHale's Navy about?
An experienced South Pacific Sea Dog by the name of Quinton McHale, was commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander into the U.S. Navy Reserve at the start of World War II. McHale was made the Skipper of the Torpedo Patrol (PT) Boat #73 stationed at the U.S. Naval Installation on the island of Taratupa in the Southwest Pacific. The 73 'Family' included, among others, a con man and amateur Magician, a womanizing hunk, a dedicated Family man, a guitar-playing, moonshine-making Tennessee good ol' boy, and even a deserter from the Japanese Navy, who was an excellent cook. McHale's Navy is a Comedy, War & Politics series, first aired on 1962-10-11, 4 seasons and 138 episodes.
Is McHale's Navy worth watching?
TMDB users rate McHale's Navy 6.7 out of 10 from 27 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch McHale's Navy?
Movie World lists online streaming sources and links to external sources for McHale's Navy on this page. Availability depends on the sources configured by the site.
Cast
- Ernest Borgnine as Quinton McHale
- Joe Flynn as Captain Wallace B. Binghamton
- Tim Conway as Ensign Charles Parker
- Carl Ballantine as Lester Gruber
- Gary Vinson as George Christopher
- Billy Sands as 'Tinker' Bell
- Edson Stroll as Virgil Edwards
- John Wright as Willy Moss
- Yoshio Yoda as Fuji Kobiaji
- Gavin MacLeod as Happy
- Bob Hastings as Lt. Elroy Carpenter
More like this
Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from McHale's Navy on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.