On the Town

On the Town

7.0IMDb Score
Released:1949-12-08
Duration:98 min
Director:Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen
Actors:Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin
Production:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview:

Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

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