
Operation Petticoat
20,000 laughs under the sea!
Directed by Blake Edwards
Produced by Granart Company, Universal International Pictures
A lighthearted wartime comedy that prioritizes charm, flirtation, and absurdist humor over any genuine threat or darkness.
A World War II submarine commander finds himself stuck with a damaged sub, a con-man executive officer, and a group of army nurses.
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Is Operation Petticoat sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Is Operation Petticoat one of a kind? No. Less singular than 97% of films.
Is Operation Petticoat easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Does Operation Petticoat end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Operation Petticoat scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Operation Petticoat violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.
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