Storyline
In the waning days of World War II, the United States Navy cargo ship Reluctant and her crew are stationed in the “backwater” areas of the Pacific Ocean. Trouble ensues when the crew members are granted liberty.
Mister Roberts is aboard a US cargo ship, working in the Pacific during the Second World War. He’d do anything to leave the quiet of the ship to join in the “action”. Trouble is, the captain of the ship, is a bit of a tyrant, and isn’t willing to sign Roberts’ transfer requests. Also on board is Ensign Pulver, who avoids work as best he can, whilst living off the riches of his buying and selling. Roberts and the crew are in constant battle, even over the smallest of disagreements.
Directors: John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy
Writers: Frank S. Nugent (screenplay) (as Frank Nugent), Joshua Logan (screenplay)
Stars: Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell
