1959 · 124 min · PG

Operation Petticoat

Name: Operation Petticoat
Genre: Comedy, War, Romance
Released: 1959
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill, Gene Evans

Directed by Blake Edwards · Comedy, War, Romance

Operation Petticoat (1959) is a Comedy film, directed by Blake Edwards set in Philippines during the 1940s. It runs 124 minutes and is rated PG.

The story unfolds through frame narrative.

Cinematography

Russell Harlan

Cast

Cary GrantTony CurtisJoan O'BrienDina MerrillGene EvansDick SargentVirginia GreggRobert F. Simon

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Philippines

Setting

Coastal Sea

When

1940s

Premise & themes

Structure

Frame Narrative

Tone

Comedic

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Historical Fiction

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Operation Petticoat

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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