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"Operation Petticoat" is a 1959 American comedy film directed by Blake Edwards, starring Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. The movie takes place during the early years of World War II, where the USS Thresher (SS-200), an American submarine, is badly damaged in a Japanese attack. With her captain, Lieutenant Commander Thomas P. "Dustbin" Slade (Cary Grant), wounded and unable to command, the sub is forced to make an emergency landing at a remote island. As Slade recuperates, he discovers that his new executive officer, Lieutenant Benjamin L. Wilke (Tony Curtis), is not what he seems. Wilke, a con artist with a flair for drama, has managed to talk his way onto the Thresher, claiming to be a skilled submarine commander. Initially, Slade is skeptical of Wilke's abilities and intentions, but as they work together to repair the damaged sub, they develop an unlikely friendship. Their problems are compounded when a group of Army nurses, led by Lieutenant Barbara Wills (Ann-Margret), arrive on the island seeking shelter from their own damaged plane. The nurses' presence adds a touch of glamour to the makeshift camp, but it also creates tension between the military personnel and the civilians. As Slade and Wilke work together to fix the Thresher, they concoct a series of harebrained schemes to get the submarine seaworthy again. These plans often backfire, leading to a string of comedic mishaps that test their ingenuity, teamwork, and camaraderie. Despite the challenges, Slade and Wilke eventually succeed in repairing the sub, but not before they face off against a group of Japanese soldiers who have been tracking them. In the end, the Thresher makes it back into the war zone, with Slade and Wilke having developed a begrudging respect for each other's skills. "Operation Petticoat" is a lighthearted, entertaining comedy that explores themes of teamwork, loyalty, and the human side of military life during wartime. With its blend of witty banter, slapstick humor, and memorable characters, this film remains a beloved classic of the era.

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