Operation Pacific (1951)

6.1/10 111 min War Drama Action

Overview

During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.

Cast

John Wayne

Duke E. Gifford

Patricia Neal

Mary Stuart

Ward Bond

John "Pop" Perry

Scott Forbes

Larry

Philip Carey

Bob Perry

Paul Picerni

Jonesy

William Campbell

Talker

Kathryn Givney

Steele

Martin Milner

Caldwell

Sam Edwards

Junior

Jack Pennick

Chief

Virginia Brissac

Sister Anna

James Flavin

SP Commander

Lewis Martin

Squad Commander

Bess Flowers

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

John Baer

Fighter Pilot (uncredited)

Gail Davis

Nurse (uncredited)

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