The US army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.
Directed by Jonathan Lynn
smuggling (contraband)
gambling
military spoof
us army
revenge
con game
scheme
base realignment and closure commission (brac)
military acquisitions
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2.8 / 5
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Cast
Steve Martin
MSG Ernest G. Bilko
Dan Aykroyd
COL John T. Hall
Phil Hartman
MAJ Colin Thorn
Glenne Headly
Rita Robbins
Daryl Mitchell
PFC Wally Holbrook
Chris Rock
1LT Oster
Mitchell Whitfield
PFC Mickey Zimmerman
Eric Edwards
PVT Duane Doberman
Austin Pendleton
MAJ Ebersole
Debra Jo Rupp
Mrs. Hall
Max Casella
SPC Dino Paparelli
Richard Herd
Gen Tennyson
Crew
Jonathan Lynn
Director
Andy Breckman
Writer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Peter Sova
Director of Photography
Brian Grazer
Producer
Mary McLaglen
Co-Producer
Janet Hirshenson
Casting Director
Alan Silvestri
Conductor
Phil Marshall
Music Consultant
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
George Richmond
Second Assistant Camera
Jeannie Epper
Stunts
Popular Reviews
27 reviews
Maxx
7.0★ · 02/27/26
I wish weddings were that fast
I wish weddings were that fast
Maxx
7.0★ · 07/22/25
The movie said it best 'it's funny but also makes you think'
The movie said it best 'it's funny but also makes you think'
Pic A Flic
4.0★ · 10/26/23
Love Steve Martin, but I can see why this doesn’t get brought up much when his filmography is discussed.
Love Steve Martin, but I can see why this doesn’t get brought up much when his filmography is discussed.
Medhansh
4.3★ · 09/21/23
Good plot.Great ending.Middle was a bit overdrawn.Hilarious.
Good plot.Great ending.Middle was a bit overdrawn.Hilarious.
MechaniChris
6.0★ · 04/10/22
I have a high tolerance for Steve Martin shenanigans and this is chock full of ‘em. It may may not be a “Good” movie but I did get wine drunk and laugh my ass off so it’s good enough for me.
I have a high tolerance for Steve Martin shenanigans and this is chock full of ‘em. It may may not be a “Good” movie but I did get wine drunk and laugh my ass off so it’s good enough for me.
