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No Time for Sergeants

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1958 · 119 min Comedy War
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

Georgia farm boy Will Stockdale is bursting with pride after being drafted into the army. He's ready to serve, but is the U.S. military prepared for a recruit like Will? His literal-minded interpretation of orders and unbridled enthusiasm turn basic training into a cascade of absurd situations. From the barracks to the firing range, Private Stockdale's sincere confusion over protocol and innate resourcefulness unwittingly challenge the entire military machine, exasperating sergeants and endearing him to his fellow draftees in equal measure.

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Year 1958
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, War
Director Mervyn LeRoy
Runtime 119 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (52 votes)

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A quintessential service comedy that mines humor from the clash between rustic simplicity and rigid military bureaucracy. Andy Griffith's Will is a masterclass in playing the 'holy fool,' whose naive honesty proves wiser than any rulebook.

What lingers after the laughter is a gentle satire on institutional absurdity, suggesting that sometimes the most subversive act is genuine innocence. It’s a reminder that spirit can't be regimented. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mervyn LeRoy

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