Don't Give Up the Ship
1959, English. Directed by Norman Taurog.
The Funniest Story of High-Seas Hilarity Ever to Set Audiences Adrift in Helpless Hysteria!
The Navy expects a veteran to pay for the ship he commanded, as they have no record of its return.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Norman TaurogDirector
- Jerry LewisJohn Paul Steckler I / John Paul Steckler IV / John Paul Steckler VII
- Dina MerrillEns. Rita J. Benson
- Diana SpencerPrudence Trabert Steckler
- Mickey ShaughnessyStan Wychinski
- Robert MiddletonVice Adm. Philo Tecumseh Bludde
- Gale GordonCongressman Mandeville
- Mabel AlbertsonMrs. Trabert
- Claude AkinsLt. Cmdr. Farber
- Hugh SandersAdm. Rogers
- Richard ShannonCmdr. Cross
- Chuck WassilCmdr. Craig
- Burt MetcalfeLt. Bond
Details
- Released
- 3 July 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Herbert Baker, Edmund Beloin, Henry Garson
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How long is Don't Give Up the Ship?
Don't Give Up the Ship runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Don't Give Up the Ship parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Don't Give Up the Ship is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Don't Give Up the Ship on?
Don't Give Up the Ship isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Don't Give Up the Ship?
If you liked Don't Give Up the Ship, try Cadet Kelly, Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry, Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger.
Who directed Don't Give Up the Ship?
Don't Give Up the Ship (1959) was directed by Norman Taurog and stars Jerry Lewis, Dina Merrill, Diana Spencer.