Hellcats of the Navy
“Down . . . Down . . . Down . . . into enemy waters with the fightin' hellcats of the U.S. sub pack !”
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Future "first couple" Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis made their only joint film appearance in Hellcats of the Navy. Ronnie plays Casey Abbott, commander of a WW2 submarine, while Nancy portrays navy nurse Helen Blair, Abbott's off-and-on girlfriend. During a delicate mission in which his sub is ordered to retrieve a revolutionary new Japanese mine, Abbott is forced to leave frogman Wes Barton (Harry Lauter) behind to save the rest of his crew. But Abbott's second-in-command Don Landon (Eduard Franz) is convinced that Abbott's sacrifice of Barton was due to the fact that the dead man had been amorously pursuing Helen.
Cast
Ronald Reagan
as Cmdr. Casey Abbott (Captain, USS Starfish)
Nancy Reagan
as Nurse Lt. Helen Blair
Arthur Franz
as Lt. Cmdr. Don Landon (XO, USS Starfish)
Robert Arthur
as Freddy Warren
William Leslie
as Lt. Paul Prentice
William Phillips
as Carroll (as William Phillips)
Harry Lauter
as Lt. (j.g.) Wes Barton
Michael Garth
as Bill aka Lt. Charlie
Joe Turkel
as Chick (as Joseph Turkel)
Don Keefer
as Jug
Chester W. Nimitz
as Himself (in prologue) (uncredited)
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Stream Hellcats of the Navy online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about war, drama, and thriller movie originally produced in English and released in 1957, it's earned a solid 4.7/10 from 15 viewers worldwide.
About Hellcats of the Navy
“Down . . . Down . . . Down . . . into enemy waters with the fightin' hellcats of the U.S. sub pack !”
Future "first couple" Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis made their only joint film appearance in Hellcats of the Navy. Ronnie plays Casey Abbott, commander of a WW2 submarine, while Nancy portrays navy nurse Helen Blair, Abbott's off-and-on girlfriend. During a delicate mission in which his sub is ordered to retrieve a revolutionary new Japanese mine, Abbott is forced to leave frogman Wes Barton (Harry Lauter) behind to save the rest of his crew. But Abbott's second-in-command Don Landon (Eduard Franz) is convinced that Abbott's sacrifice of Barton was due to the fact that the dead man had been amorously pursuing Helen. Running 82 minutes.
Hellcats of the Navy Cast and Characters
The cast features Ronald Reagan (as Cmdr. Casey Abbott (Captain, USS Starfish)), Nancy Reagan (as Nurse Lt. Helen Blair), Arthur Franz (as Lt. Cmdr. Don Landon (XO, USS Starfish)), Robert Arthur (as Freddy Warren), and William Leslie (as Lt. Paul Prentice). Their performances are a major reason Hellcats of the Navy has built such a passionate audience.
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Hellcats of the Navy flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Hellcats of the Navy?
Hellcats of the Navy runs for 82 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is Hellcats of the Navy good? What's the rating?
Hellcats of the Navy holds a 4.7/10 rating based on 15 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Hellcats of the Navy?
The main cast includes Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Arthur Franz, and Robert Arthur, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Hellcats of the Navy available in English?
Yes — Hellcats of the Navy was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Hellcats of the Navy released?
Hellcats of the Navy was released in 1957.
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Where can I watch Hellcats of the Navy for free?
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What is Hellcats of the Navy about?
Hellcats of the Navy is a War/Drama English-language film. Future "first couple" Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis made their only joint film appearance in Hellcats of the Navy. Ronnie plays Casey Abbott, commander of a WW2 submarine, while Nancy portrays navy nurse Helen Blair, Abbott's off-and-on girlfriend. During a delicate mission in which his sub is ordered to retrieve a revolutionary new Japanese mine, Abbott is forced to leave frogman Wes Barton (Harry Lauter) behind to save the rest of his crew. But Abbott's second-in-command Don Landon (Eduard Franz) is convinced that Abbott's sacrifice of Barton was due to the fact that the dead man had been amorously pursuing Helen.
When was Hellcats of the Navy released?
Hellcats of the Navy was released on May 1, 1957. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. The film was produced by Morningside Productions.
Who stars in Hellcats of the Navy?
Hellcats of the Navy stars Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Arthur Franz and Robert Arthur. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Hellcats of the Navy available in HD?
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