Operation Pacific (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1951, Operation Pacific is an action, drama and war film directed by George Waggner, running about 111 minutes. “He's Skipper "Duke" Gifford Who Could Put A Torpedo Through A Needle...And Sew Up A Date With A Laugh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.
Who’s in it. Operation Pacific stars Mao Inoue as Fukunaga Mio, Yuta Hiraoka, John Wayne as Duke E. Gifford and Patricia Neal as Mary Stuart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Operation Pacific has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Pacific page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Pacific tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Pacific (1951)?
- In US, Operation Pacific is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Operation Pacific worth watching?
- Operation Pacific holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Pacific?
- Operation Pacific stars Mao Inoue, Yuta Hiraoka, John Wayne, Patricia Neal and Ward Bond.
- When was Operation Pacific released?
- Operation Pacific was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.