Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 1958 · 1h 51m

Onionhead

Onionhead poster
Director
Norman Taurog
Cast
Andy Griffith as Alvin 'Al' Woods aka Onionhead Felicia Farr as Stella Papparonis Walter Matthau as 'Red' Wildoe Erin O'Brien as Josephine 'Jo' Hill Joe Mantell as Harry 'Doc' O'Neal Ray Danton as Ensign Dennis Higgins
Crew
Nelson Gidding — Screenplay Weldon Hill — Novel
Tagline

The Ship's Cook who has the Coast Guard in a Stew!

Synopsis

An irresponsible student enlists in the Coast Guard expecting to sit out World War II.

Mood & Themes
coast guard
Key Collaborators
Norman Taurog Director Nelson Gidding Screenplay Weldon Hill Novel
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