Crossed in love, grocer Norman Puckle joins the Navy. Aboard the Dorchester, the admiral calls for an ordinary, simple-hearted sailor to man an interplanetary rocket and Norman is put into training with chaotic results.
A vivid portrayal of Naval life in the "60's .... according to Norman Wisdom, which spells mayhem. There's some fine slapstick set pieces here such as the rope end of the anchor crashing into a boat, dragging Norman with it, the diving sequence where his suit inflates, the rocket scene, and the best bit, the mountain sequence, which is well-staged. An overall solid Norman Wisdom vehicle with an adequate amount of humour and pathos.
A vivid portrayal of Naval life in the "60's .... according to Norman Wisdom, which spells mayhem. There's some fine slapstick set pieces here such as the rope end of the anchor crashing into a boat, dragging Norman with it, the diving sequence where his suit inflates, the rocket scene, and the best bit, the mountain sequence, which is well-staged. An overall solid Norman Wisdom vehicle with an adequate amount of humour and pathos.