Movie

You Know What Sailors Are

★ 5.2(5)19541h 29m

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Director: Ken Annakin
Release date: 1954-02-09
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Group Film Productions

About You Know What Sailors Are

You Know What Sailors Are is a 1954 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Ken Annakin, starring Akim Tamiroff, Donald Sinden and Sarah Lawson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch You Know What Sailors Are in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The best of British humor is on display in this satirical cold war romp! Donald Sinden plays Lieutenant Green, a radar expert in the Royal Navy. One night, whilst under the influence of alcohol, he welds an old pram to the deck of a foreign destroyer for a joke. The next morning, British Intelligence is desperate to know what the enemy’s new weapon is. To cover his tracks, Green calls it the ‘998’. When he is posted to the destroyer to explain about radar techniques, Green soon realizes that his prank has gone too far.

Cast

Akim Tamiroff

Donald Sinden

Sarah Lawson

Naunton Wayne

Marianne Stone

Martin Miller

Michael Hordern

Dora Bryan

Shirley Eaton

Harem Girl

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch You Know What Sailors Are in France?+

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How long is You Know What Sailors Are?+

You Know What Sailors Are has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in You Know What Sailors Are?+

You Know What Sailors Are stars Akim Tamiroff, Donald Sinden, Sarah Lawson, Naunton Wayne and Marianne Stone.

When did You Know What Sailors Are come out?+

You Know What Sailors Are is a 1954 movie directed by Ken Annakin.

What genre is You Know What Sailors Are?+

You Know What Sailors Are is Comedy film.

Who directed You Know What Sailors Are?+

You Know What Sailors Are was directed by Ken Annakin.