Operation Petticoat

During World War II, the commander of a badly damaged World War II submarine attempts to keep his ship and his crew afloat while ferrying a group of Army nurses and rescuing stranded soldiers. The dilapidated vessel, painted pink to camouflage it, faces constant challenges from enemy fire, dwindling supplies, and the eccentricities of its passengers and crew.

This television film adaptation of the classic 1959 film received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its dated humor and inability to recapture the magic of the original. While some appreciated the lighthearted approach, many found it to be a pale imitation.

• Attempted to update a classic but failed to capture its charm.
• The humor felt stale and uninspired.
• Lacked the charisma and comedic timing of the original film.

Google audience: Audience reception for this television movie is largely unavailable, but it is generally considered a lesser adaptation of the beloved 1959 film.

This film was a television pilot for a planned series that never materialized.