Mister Roberts
Mr. Roberts is a Navy officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a non-commissioned ship run by the bullying Captain Morton.
Critics Sentiment
Pulver throws replacement palm tree overboard and confronts Morton
Letter reveals Roberts was killed in kamikaze attack on Livingston
The biggest swing occurs from Roberts' tragic death revelation to Pulver's triumphant final confrontation, jumping 3.1 points as the film transforms personal loss into inspirational legacy.
Critics consistently praised Mister Roberts as a masterful blend of comedy and drama, anchored by exceptional performances from Fonda, Cagney, Lemmon, and Powell. The film builds steadily through character development and escalating conflicts, with particular strength in its comedic sequences and emotional payoffs. While some found certain dramatic elements melodramatic, the overwhelming consensus celebrates it as a touching tribute to unsung heroes who serve with quiet dignity.
Full cast
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Henry Fonda
Lieutenant Roberts
James Cagney
Captain Morton
William Powell
Doc
Jack Lemmon
Ensign Frank Pulver
Betsy Palmer
Lieutenant Ann Girard
Ward Bond
Dowdy
Philip Carey
Mannion
Nick Adams
Reber
Perry Lopez
Rodrigues
Ken Curtis
Dolan
Robert Roark
Insigna
Harry Carey, Jr.
Stefanowski
Patrick Wayne
Bookser
Frank Aletter
Gerhart
Tige Andrews
Wiley
Fritz Ford
Lindstrom
Jim Moloney
Kennedy
Buck Kartalian
Mason
Denny Niles
Gilbert
William Henry
Lt. Billings
Crew
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