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A Private's Affair

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Three guys (Sal Mineo, Barry Coe, Gary Crosby) from vastly different backgrounds meet in a barracks at Army boot camp. Quickly becoming friends, they discover a shared talent for music. One day they compose a song off the cuff. Their ditty is so catchy, it draws the attention of a television host, who urges them to participate in a talent show. The soldiers try to hone their act while getting involved in complicated romances and diplomatic relations. Will they make it to the show on time?
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Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Funny comedy with strange relationships and many inventive touches of style from Raoul Walsh. Jan 1, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d really lightweight with little story. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Raoul Walsh

Director

Sal Mineo

Luigi J. Maresi

Barbara Eden

Sgt. Katie Mulligan

Barry Coe

Jerry Morgan

Christine Carère

Marie

Gary Crosby

Mike Conroy
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Synopsis Three guys (Sal Mineo, Barry Coe, Gary Crosby) from vastly different backgrounds meet in a barracks at Army boot camp. Quickly becoming friends, they discover a shared talent for music. One day they compose a song off the cuff. Their ditty is so catchy, it draws the attention of a television host, who urges them to participate in a talent show. The soldiers try to hone their act while getting involved in complicated romances and diplomatic relations. Will they make it to the show on time?
Director
Raoul Walsh
Producer
David Weisbart
Screenwriter
Winston Miller
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 20, 2014
Runtime
1h 32m
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