We Joined the Navy

We Joined the Navy

The comedy RIOT of the SEASON!!

1963 · 105 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy

Lt Commander Badger, RN: an exceptionally likeable fellow, the Artful Bodger has one besetting sin a shining honesty which compels him to say the right thing at entirely the wrong time! When untimely remarks to some new recruits are splashed across the tabloids, the rush is on to find him a new posting somewhere far away.

Directed by Wendy Toye · Written by Howard Dimsdale

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