Operation Petticoat is a 1959 film directed by Blake Edwards. The film is a wartime comedy set during World War II and is known for its light and humorous tone. 

Plot

The film is set in the Pacific Ocean in 1941, shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Captain Matt Sherman (played by Cary Grant) is in command of an old pink submarine, the "Sea Tiger," which was severely damaged during the attack. His mission is to repair the submarine and get it back into active service.

The situation becomes complicated when Captain Sherman welcomes aboard a group of army nurses, led by the experienced Lieutenant Barbara Duran (played by Tony Curtis). The submarine is tasked with hosting these women on a rescue mission to an island in the Philippines, but the journey turns into a series of comedic mishaps.

During the journey, Captain Sherman and his crew try to keep the presence of the women a secret from higher authorities. Meanwhile, technical problems with the submarine and dynamics between crew members and the nurses lead to hilarious situations.

"Operation Petticoat" is known for its witty humor and charismatic performances by Cary Grant and Tony Curtis. 

Director: Blake Edwards

Writers: Stanley Shapiro and Maurice Richlin

Producers: Robert Arthur and Martin Melcher

Music: David Rose

Cinematographer: Russell Harlan

Main Cast:

• Cary Grant as Commander Matt T. Sherman
• Tony Curtis as Lieutenant Nick Holden
• Joan O'Brien as Nurse Barbara Duran
• Dina Merrill as Nurse Anne MacGregor
• Gene Evans as Captain J.B. Henderson
• Dick Sargent as Lieutenant Stovall
• Virginia Gregg as Major Edna Heywood
• Robert F. Simon as Captain Lewin

Major Awards: The film did not win major Oscars but was a box office success.

Box Office Gross: The film was a box office success.

Critical Reception: The film is known for the comedic situations that arise when a group of nurses joins the submarine's crew. Cary Grant and Tony Curtis deliver memorable performances in their leading roles. The film was a box office success and received positive reviews from critics.