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| Directors: John Ford, Joshua Logan, Mervyn Leroy
Actors: Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, Jack Lemmon, Betsy Palmer
Studio: Warner Home Video
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Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 6349
Format: Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Rating: Unrated
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 123 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6300267962
UPC: 012569101739
EAN: 9786300267961
ASIN: 6300267962
Theatrical Release Date: July 30, 1955
Release Date: July 22, 1994
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: case shows some wear
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A classic for your film library April 19, 2006
Michael Horn (US Army Combat Support Training Center, Dublin, CA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
War is 99% boredom and 1% sheer panic. This movie tells a wonderful story of a 'college boy' Navy Officer who can't get out from under the thumb of an up from the ranks - hardscrabble poor boy Commander who makes life a living hell trying to bend this officer to his will and make Captain before the war is over. Cagney utters his classic lines - I join in - riotious laughter throughout the household.
Filmed in a way to resemble a stage play, close quarters all, the crew of a "tub" of a Navy supply ship exists amidst the boredom and heat of rear area logistics bases in the South Pacific. Henry Fonda gives a career performance in his role of a patriot yearning for combat - Jimmy Cagney, the commander - threatened by the presence of a popular officer who sacrifices for his men. A very young Jack Lemmon - 'Ensign Pulver' who stayed invisable on a 300 foot ship for 14 months as a "morale and laundry" officer. All done very nicely indeed!
As we all said in the military - be careful what you wish for - an anti-climatic ending to a wonderful portrayal of the WWII United States Citizen - Sailor who gets his wish for combat transfer.
A sub-title for this movie might be '4 officers and a Palm Tree!'
The DVD has been remastered for sound and visual clarity. Color is good - plays well on my 56" JVC HDTV on a progressive scan DVD player. A classic for your film library.
 A classic clean movie October 9, 2005
N. Nick (Tampa Bay area, FL USA)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
This movie is a classic. It's an enjoyable show without the foul language and sexual agendas like today's movies. It's just good clean fun to watch. The actors have true talent in entertainment. I love Jack Lemmon in this one. He's his usual comedic self. When you feel like watching a good old movie with a simple plot without the expletives and other dirt that comes with many of the modern shows, you'll love this one. I wanted to get the sequel "Ensign Pulver" also, but I'll wait until it comes out on DVD.
Goodnight Mr. Fonda! October 16, 2005
Thayer
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I was fortunate to have seen the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed to Henry Fonda for his career full of memorable films given to him in the late 70's. In that particular ceremony, Mister Roberts was featured prominently and rightfully so as it was one of his most memorable roles. At the end of the show, getting inspiration to one of the classic scenes of the movie, those who attended and paid tribute to Mister Fonda that ranges from Bette Davis to Barbra Stanwyck, to Jimmy Stewart and to Ensign Pulver himself Jack Lemmon, one by one stood up and did the "Goodnight, Mister Roberts" from the movie but it was adapted in the ceremony by changing it to "Goodnight, Mister Fonda". That was one beautiful moment.
Mister Roberts (Fonda) was the cargo officer of a battle ship that does not happen to participate in actual battles. He is considered a hero by the crew and one of the reasons was that he was the only one who can fight back the cruel captain played by James Cagney. Mister Robert's kindness and camaraderie to the crew was exploited by the captain to control Mister Robert's subordination at the expense of Mister Robert's goal to be transferred in the battlefield. But of course the crew made sure that won't happen.
Henry Fonda was perfect. I can't think of anyone who could play the title character with the dignity and quiet heroism that he showed in the movie. Jack Lemmon stole some scenes and I was truly delighted to see his unique comic timing that became so distinctively associated with him. James Cagney, played the captain with such "barking" intensity you'll hate his guts.
This is one of my all time favorite movies and I highly recommend it.
Grade: A
So Many Favourites In One Film!! July 18, 2001
James L. (Toronto, Canada)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Henry Fonda stars in one of his most famous roles as Mr. Roberts, an officer on board a cargo ship, a man who underestimates his importance and the respect he is shown by an appreciative crew. The reason they admire him so much is because he stands up to their dictatorial captain, played ferociously by James Cagney. Fonda brings a lot of dignity and quiet strength to his character. The great William Powell is Fonda's confidant and ship's doctor, and Powell plays him with wisdom and class. Jack Lemmon, as Ensign Pulver, gets many of the film's best laughs, as he broadly plays the officer who is a lot of talk, but not much action. Mister Roberts combines humour, honesty, and drama very well, giving the viewer a real sense of the camaraderie onboard the ship. We also see how the human spirit can triumph under difficult conditions. And it's also a great chance to see four of Hollywood's greatest actors in one film, each one showing what they did so well. This is one to watch.
Superb DVD transfer of a movie that stands the test of time May 6, 1999
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Mister Roberts on DVD is high quality and worth the price. When I view this movie on Cable TV -- TNT or TMC, it's the old matted version that has poor color and grainy images. The DVD is in it's original theatrical format -- the images are razor sharp, the color is splendid and the sound is crisp and clear. Plenty of special features too!Of Course the story of a "Citizen Soldier" Rear Echelon Naval Officer wanting to get into the action of the great WW-II before it ends is what this DVD is all about. Director John Ford and Mervyn Leroy capture the boredom, tedium, quarrrels, and at the end the tragedy of the heroes who were unseen and unsung during WW-II. A great ensemble cast with many actors from the John Ford Stock Company(Ward Bond, Ken Curtis).
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