Mister Roberts (1984)

Name: Mister Roberts
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Released: 1984-03-18
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Robert Hays, Kevin Bacon, Raye Birk, Charles Durning, Marilu Henner

Mister Roberts (1984), directed by Melvin Bernhardt, starring Robert Hays and Kevin Bacon.

03/18/1984 BR Comedy and TV Movie 1h 40m

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Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts, who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.

Melvin BernhardtDirector

Mister Roberts Collection

The other films in the franchise, in release order. 2 films — TMDb has not added this title to the collection yet.

About the film

Mister Roberts is a 1984 American made-for-television comedy-drama film adapted from the 1948 play by Thomas Heggen and Joshua Logan, based on Heggen's 1946 novel. It stars Robert Hays as Doug Roberts and Charles Durning as the Captain. The film was originally broadcast on NBC on March 19, 1984. That version is said to be "far more interesting and faithful to its source" than the 1965–1966 NBC series.

A mixed review in the New York Times found that the production "had its moments."

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A mixed review in the New York Times found that the production "had its moments."

Plot

Cast

Robert Hays as Lieutenant Junior Grade Doug Roberts

Kevin Bacon as Ensign Frank Pulver

Raye Birk as Dowdy

Charles Durning as Captain

Marilu Henner as Nurse Girard

Howard Hesseman as Doc

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Mister Roberts at IMDb

Mister Roberts at the TCM Movie Database (archived)

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It premiered on March 18, 1984, a Sunday.
It runs 1h40 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosNBC
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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What is Mister Roberts about?

Mister Roberts: Set aboard a navy cargo ship during World War II, this comedic drama follows Lt. Doug Roberts, who battles boredom and a tyrannical captain to the admiration of Ensign Pulver, Doc, and the crew.

Who directed Mister Roberts?

Mister Roberts was directed by Melvin Bernhardt in 1984.

Who stars in Mister Roberts?

The cast of Mister Roberts includes Robert Hays, Kevin Bacon, Raye Birk, Charles Durning and Marilu Henner.

How long is Mister Roberts?

Mister Roberts runs for 100 minutes, or 1h40.

What is the correct order of the Mister Roberts Collection films?

The Mister Roberts Collection franchise has 2 films in the catalogue. In release order: Mister Roberts; O Barco do Desespero.