The Rookie(1959)
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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.
Movie: The Rookie
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Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
Pete Marshall / Japanese sailor
Lili Marlene
Jerry Mann
Col. Taylor
Pentagon janitor
Military police sergeant
Seville Quare
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