The Horizontal Lieutenant
1962, English. Directed by Richard Thorpe.
It's the funniest service comedy since the War of 1812!
A luckless army intelligence lieutenant finds himself stationed on a remote island army outpost during World War II, where all the action is between the sheets.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Richard ThorpeDirector
- Jim HuttonSecond Lt. Merle Wye
- Paula PrentissLt. Molly Blue
- Jack CarterLt. Billy Monk
- Jim BackusCmdr. Jeremiah Hammerslag
- Charles McGrawCol. Charles Korotny
- Miyoshi UmekiAkiko
- Marty IngelsYeoman Leo Buckles
- Lloyd KinoSgt. Jess Yomura
- Linda WongMichido
- Yoshio YodaSgt. Roy Tada
- Yuki ShimodaKobayashi
- Richard AllanOfficer
Details
- Released
- 18 April 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Wells
- Budget
- $1M
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The Horizontal Lieutenant: quick answers
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How long is The Horizontal Lieutenant?
The Horizontal Lieutenant runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Horizontal Lieutenant have a post-credits scene?
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The Horizontal Lieutenant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Horizontal Lieutenant is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Horizontal Lieutenant on?
The Horizontal Lieutenant isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Horizontal Lieutenant?
If you liked The Horizontal Lieutenant, try The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, Kelly's Heroes.
Who directed The Horizontal Lieutenant?
The Horizontal Lieutenant (1962) was directed by Richard Thorpe and stars Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss, Jack Carter.