Buck Privates

Name: Buck Privates
Genre: Comedy, Music, War
Released: 1941-01-31
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lee Bowman, Jane Frazee, Alan Curtis

1941·Movie·NR·84 min·★ 6.7(75)

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Petty con artists Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown mistakenly join the Army evading the cops. The cop chasing them winds up as their drill instructor. A rich young man and his former working class chauffeur are not only in the same unit, they're vying for a pretty girl who seems attracted to both.

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About Buck Privates

Buck Privates is a 1941 English-language comedy, music and war film directed by Arthur Lubin. The cast is led by Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lee Bowman. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Buck Privates was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 31, 1941, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Arthur Lubin
Writers: Arthur T. Horman
Release date: January 31, 1941
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Universal Pictures

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Buck Privates cast & crew

Buck Privates was directed by Arthur Lubin and written by Arthur T. Horman.

The cast features Bud Abbott as Slicker Smith, Lou Costello as Herbie Brown, Lee Bowman as Randolph Parker III, Jane Frazee as Judy Gray, Alan Curtis as Bob Martin, and Nat Pendleton as Sgt. Michael Collins.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Milton Krasner.

Is Buck Privates worth watching?

Buck Privates holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 75 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, music, and war, Buck Privates is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Buck Privates

Bud Abbott

Slicker Smith

Lou Costello

Herbie Brown

Lee Bowman

Randolph Parker III

Jane Frazee

Judy Gray

Alan Curtis

Bob Martin

Nat Pendleton

Sgt. Michael Collins

Laverne Andrews

Maxene Andrews

Patty Andrews

Samuel S. Hinds

Maj. Gen. Emerson

Harry Strang

Sgt. Callahan

Nella Walker

Mrs. Parker II

Buck Privates — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Buck Privates in United States?

Buck Privates is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

▸What language is Buck Privates in?

Buck Privates is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Buck Privates?

Buck Privates runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).

▸What is Buck Privates rated?

Buck Privates is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 75 ratings.