Sergeant Deadhead

1965

1h 29m

Musical

Comedy

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After setting off a rocket during a parade, Sergeant Deadhead (Frankie Avalon) is sent to a guardhouse by his commanding officer, General Fogg (Fred Clark). While attempting to escape, Deadhead accidentally boards a rocket and launches himself into space with a chimpanzee. Deadhead and the chimpanzee are eventually recovered by the air force, but upon his return to Earth, it becomes clear that Deadhead has undergone an unbelievable personality change.

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first thing I thought was Frankie loves the Grateful Dead!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Cute silliness with a veteran cast. If you don't go in expecting Shakespeare or weighty topics this is a pleasant diversion.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Norman Taurog

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Frankie Avalon

Sergeant O.K. Deadhead

Deborah Walley

Airman Lucy Turner

Cesar Romero

Admiral Stoneham

Fred Clark

General Rufus Fogg

Gale Gordon

Captain Weiskopf

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Director: Norman Taurog
Producer: James H. Nicholson, Samuel Z. Arkoff
Screenwriter: Louis M. Heyward
Production Co: Alta Vista Productions
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 15, 2017
Runtime: 1h 29m

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