Friday Classic Film Series at the Montauk Library

MR. ROBERTS

1955 • Approved • 2h 3m       Directed by John Ford
Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, Jack Lemmon

During World War II, the cargo officer of a Navy supply ship (Fonda) chafes at being located far from the action in the Pacific. His frustration rises when the ship’s comically unhinged captain (Cagney) punishes the crew by denying them liberty due to petty infractions. Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Lemmon), with nominations in other categories.