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At War with the Army

At War with the Army

America's Funniest Guys are G.I.s!

19505.31h 33m

Overview

Two former nightclub partners are now enlisted in the Army. Sergeant Puccinelli ranks above his former partner, Private First Class Korwin. Puccinelli is desperately trying to get transferred from his dull job to active duty overseas. Meanwhile, all Korwin wants is a pass to see his wife and new baby.

Directed by Hal Walker
Written by Fred F. Finklehoffe, James B. Allardice
Produced by Fred F. Finklehoffe
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Top Cast

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Vic Puccinelli

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Alvin Korwin

Mike Kellin

Mike Kellin

Sergeant McVey

Dick Stabile

Dick Stabile

Private Pokey

Danny Dayton

Danny Dayton

Supply Sergeant Miller

Angela Greene

Angela Greene

Deborah Caldwell

Polly Bergen

Polly Bergen

Helen Palmer

Dewey Robinson

Dewey Robinson

Bartender

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Jimmie Dundee

Eddie

Tommy Farrell

Tommy Farrell

Cpl. Clark

Themes & Keywords

army

About At War with the Army

At War with the Army is a comedy film released in 1950 exploring themes of army. Directed by Hal Walker, it stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Mike Kellin. Two former nightclub partners are now enlisted in the Army. Sergeant Puccinelli ranks above his former partner, Private First Class Korwin. Puccinelli is desperately trying to get transferred from his dull job to active duty overseas. Meanwhile, all Korwin wants is a pass to see his wife and new baby.

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