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Operation Mad Ball

In the aftermath of war, two medical professionals at a US Army hospital in France engage in a playful competition, navigating romantic entanglements, logistical challenges, and clandestine celebrations.

In this post-WWII French comedy, Private Hogan must outsmart Captain Lock and impress Lieutenant Betty Bixby by hosting a memorable dance party to celebrate the closure of an Army surgical hospital.

Main Cast

Jack LemmonJack LemmonPvt. Hogan
Ernie KovacsErnie KovacsCapt. Paul Lock
Kathryn GrantKathryn GrantLt. Betty Bixby
Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'ConnellCol. Rousch
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyMSgt. Yancy Skibo
Dick YorkDick YorkCpl. Bohun
James DarrenJames DarrenPvt. Widowskas
Roger SmithRoger SmithCpl. Berryman
William LeslieWilliam LesliePvt. Grimes
Sheridan ComerateSheridan ComerateSgt. Wilson
L.Q. JonesL.Q. JonesOzark
Jeanne ManetJeanne ManetMadame LaFour
Marilyn HanoldMarilyn HanoldLt. Tweedy (uncredited)
Mary LaRocheMary LaRocheLt. Schmidt (uncredited)
Mary Tyler MooreMary Tyler MooreNurse (uncredited)
Richard BullRichard BullMilitary Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Anna Lee CarrollAnna Lee CarrollLt. Leeming (uncredited)
Dick CrockettDick CrockettSgt. McCloskey (uncredited)
Kort FalkenbergKort FalkenbergOskar (uncredited)
Ron GansRon GansTinneman (uncredited)
William HickeyWilliam HickeySampson (uncredited)
Roy JensonRoy JensonHospital Guard (uncredited)
Betsy Jones-MorelandBetsy Jones-MorelandLt. Bushey (uncredited)
Henry McCannHenry McCannShorty (uncredited)
Joan McKellenJoan McKellenNurse (uncredited)
David McMahonDavid McMahonMSgt. Pringle (uncredited)
John MitchumJohn MitchumEnlisted Man (uncredited)
Bek NelsonBek NelsonNurse (uncredited)
Paul PicerniPaul PicerniPvt. Bullard (uncredited)
Otto ReichowOtto ReichowGerman Prisoner of War (uncredited)
Eddie RyderEddie RyderAllison (uncredited)
Billy SnyderBilly SnyderSoldier (uncredited)

Creators

Richard QuineRichard QuineDirector
Blake EdwardsBlake EdwardsScreenplay
Jed HarrisJed HarrisWriter
Arthur CarterArthur CarterWriter

Operation Mad Ball Videos

Operation Mad Ball (1957) Original Trailer [FHD]

Operation Mad Ball (1957) Original Trailer [FHD]

Info about Operation Mad Ball

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Aug 17, 1957

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, War

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