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The Extraordinary Seaman

We would like to thank Adolf Hitler, David Niven, Joseph Stalin, Faye Dunaway, Tojo, Mickey Rooney, Jack Carter, Alan Alda, John Frankenheimer, and the millions of Nazis, Japanese, and Americans who made this picture possible.
May 14, 1969 · 1h 20m
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Adventure
War
Comedy

PLOT

Marooned sailors discover a World War II ship haunted by its late captain.

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CAST

David Niven
Lt. Commander John Finchhaven, R.N.
Faye Dunaway
Jennifer Winslow
Alan Alda
Lt. J / G Morton Krim
Mickey Rooney
Cook 3 / C W.J. Oglethorpe
Jack Carter
Gunner's Mate Orville Toole
Juano Hernández
Ali Shar
Manu Tupou
Seaman 1 / C Lightfoot Star
Barry Kelley
Admiral Barnwell
Directed by John Frankenheimer

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
John Frankenheimer Productions Inc., Edward Lewis Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country
US

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