The Rookie
1959, English. Directed by George O'Hanlon.
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A manic young radio network employee enlists in the army at the end of WWII and finds himself the only new recruit at basic training camp. Military comedy.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- George O'HanlonDirector
- Tommy NoonanTommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
- Peter MarshallPete Marshall / Japanese sailor
- Julie NewmarLili Marlene
- Jerry LesterJerry Mann
- Claude StroudCol. Taylor
- Norman LeavittMaj. Evert
- Vince BarnettPentagon janitor
- Rodney BellPentagon janitor
- Richard ReevesMilitary police sergeant
- Peter LeedsSeville Quare
- Doodles WeaverTV commentator
- Joe BesserSoldier
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George O'Hanlon, Tommy Noonan
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The Rookie runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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The Rookie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1959. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Rookie?
The Rookie (1959) was directed by George O'Hanlon and stars Tommy Noonan, Peter Marshall, Julie Newmar.