McHale's Navy (1964)

Directors

Edward Montagne

Cast

Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Joe Flynn, Bob Hastings

The story

Set "Somewhere in the South Pacific" in 1943, Gruber's gambling scheme backfires when he tries to raise money for St Theresa's Orphanage through off-track horserace betting. Heavy bets on the horse "Silver Spot" leaves the crew owing a large sum to sailors and marines. Captain Binghamton is attempting to spy on the illegal operation from the air, but Ensign Parker mistakes his plane for the enemy and shoots it down.

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