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Release Date:
26 June 1981 (USA)
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Tagline:
The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls
Plot:
Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun. full summary | full synopsis
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(26 articles)
Veteran's Day Honored, Hollywood-Style
(From MTV Movies Blog. 11 November 2009, 9:00 AM, PST)
Exclusive: A Talk with P.J. Soles
(From Dread Central. 11 November 2009, 12:30 AM, PST)
(From MTV Movies Blog. 11 November 2009, 9:00 AM, PST)
Exclusive: A Talk with P.J. Soles
(From Dread Central. 11 November 2009, 12:30 AM, PST)
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Bill Murray | ... | John |
 | Harold Ramis | ... | Russell |
 | Warren Oates | ... | Sgt. Hulka |
 | P.J. Soles | ... | Stella |
 | Sean Young | ... | Louise |
 | John Candy | ... | Ox |
 | John Larroquette | ... | Capt. Stillman |
| John Voldstad | ... | Stillman's Aide |
| John Diehl | ... | Cruiser |
| Lance LeGault | ... | Col. Glass |
| Roberta Leighton | ... | Anita |
 | Conrad Dunn | ... | Psycho |
 | Judge Reinhold | ... | Elmo |
 | Antone Pagan | ... | Hector |
| Glenn-Michael Jones | ... | Leon |
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Rated R for sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use. (extended edition)
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Runtime:
106 min | USA:126 min (extended version) | Spain:117 min (extended version)
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Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
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1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:PG (Manitoba) (original rating) |
Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) (original rating) |
Finland:K-12 (cut) (1981) |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (extended version) (2005) |
Canada:14A (Manitoba/Ontario) (extended version) (2005) |
Spain:13 |
Finland:K-11 (uncut) (2005) |
Iceland:L |
Portugal:M/12 |
Australia:M |
Norway:16 (1981) |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Sweden:11 |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
West Germany:12 |
Argentina:Atp |
Peru:14
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Among the crowd at the Graduation Parade (albeit unseen) was P.J. Soles' then-husband Dennis Quaid.
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Revealing mistakes: The weight of the duffel bag Bill Murray was carrying on his back while marching presumably to their assigned barracks. Initial issues of military uniforms and accessories will weigh a lot heavier than what they were carrying.
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Quotes:
General Barnicke:
Where have you been soldier?
John Winger: Training, sir.
Soldiers: Training, sir.
General Barnicke: What kind of training?
John Winger: Army training, sir.
Soldiers: Army training, sir.
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John Winger: Training, sir.
Soldiers: Training, sir.
General Barnicke: What kind of training?
John Winger: Army training, sir.
Soldiers: Army training, sir.
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Referenced in World Domination: The 'Family Guy' Phenomenon (2005) (V)
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Soundtrack:
Do Wah Diddy Diddy
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May be THE classic Bill Murray movie, with Murray, Ramis, Candy and other oddballs making it in the Army. There are three general sequences - Murray pre-Army, basic training, and the mission (occurring after Murray and Ramis "borrow" Army test vehicle with their MP girlfriends). Each of the sequences are funny, I personally like Murray pre-Army best and the mission least. Warren Oates as "Sgt. Hulka" is a modern classic. Over twenty years later and this is still the reigning service comedy.