Mr. Winkle Goes to War

NR
1h 20m
1944
6.6 /10 (10)

Mr. Winkle goes to war... and your heart goes with him!

Overview

Wilbert Winkle, a henpecked, mild-mannered, middle-aged bank clerk and handyman finds himself in the midst of battle in the South Pacific.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1944-07-19

Top Billed Cast

Edward G. Robinson

Wilbert Winkle

Ruth Warrick

Amy Winkle

Ted Donaldson

Barry

Bob Haymes

Jack Pettigrew

Richard Lane

Sgt. 'Alphabet' Czeidrowski

Robert Armstrong

Joe Tinker

Richard Gaines

Ralph Westcott

Hugh Beaumont

Range Officer

Robert Mitchum

Corporal (uncredited)

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