Watch Torpedo Boat (1942) Official Trailer
Fighting Thrill Saga of the Heroes of the Fleet!
7.5 / 10 IMDb January 24, 1942 1h 10m
Richard Arlen and Phil Terry star as Skimmer and Tommy, two lifelong buddies who've invented a lightweight, high-speed torpedo boat (hence the title). Their copacetic business relationship is strained when nightclub singer Grace Holman (Jean Parker), having been jilted by Skimmer, marries Tommy on the rebound.
Director
Runtime
1h 10m
Release Date
January 24, 1942
Genre
War, Action, Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Richard Arlen
as Skinner Barnes
Jean Parker
as Grace Holman
Mary Carlisle
as Jane Townsend
Phillip Terry
as Tommy Whelan
Dick Purcell
as Ralph Andrews
Ralph Sanford
as Hector Bobry
Oscar O'Shea
as Captain Mike
Robert Middlemass
as Mr. Townsend
Warren Hymer
as Marine
William Haade
as Big Sweeney, Riveter
Virginia Sale
as Mrs. Sweeney
Production Companies
Paramount PicturesPine-Thomas Productions
Advertisement
Viewer Reviews
Sign in to rate and review this movie.
Sign in Loading reviews…
Related Movies & Trailers
7.3
Lucky Strike
2026·Action
9.3
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
2026·Drama
7.9
Young Washington
2026·History
7.2
Troy
2004·War
8.6
Schindler's List
1993·Drama
8.2
Hacksaw Ridge
2016·Drama
8.2
Saving Private Ryan
1998·War
8.2
Inglourious Basterds
2009·Drama
7.5
Fury
2014·War
—
Batwara 1947
2026·Action
7.1
Kingdom of Heaven
2005·Drama
8.0
The Imitation Game
2014·History