Military cadets take extreme measures to insure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.
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Harold Becker
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| George C. Scott | ... | General Harlan Bache | |
| Timothy Hutton | ... | Brian Moreland | |
| Ronny Cox | ... | Colonel Kerby | |
| Sean Penn | ... | Alex Dwyer | |
| Tom Cruise | ... | David Shawn | |
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An announcement that the venerable Bunker Hill Military Academy, a 141 year old institute, is to be torn down and replaced with condos sets off the young cadets led by their stodgy commander. Under the command of a student cadet major, the cadets seize the campus, refuse entry of the construction crews and ultimately confront the real military. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
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25 December 1981 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$93,005, 13 December 1981, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
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When taking inventory of the armory, the man counting the weapons states they are ".45 millimeter caliber 1911's". M1911 pistols are .45 caliber, meaning the bore is .45 inches in diameter, and not the metric measurement of 45 millimeters (a significantly larger measurement, to the point where they would be classed as artillery, rather than small arms). In countries which issued the M1911 (or copies), and to whom the Metric system was common, the cartridge was referred to as 11.43x23mm. See more »Connections
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Hold the fort seems to be the slogan of these military cadets when they decide to rally behind TIMOTHY HUTTON who wants an armed defense of the school from authorities who want to shut it down after an accidental shooting by the presiding General Bache (GEORGE C. SCOTT). Aiding and abetting are TOM CRUISE and, in his film debut, SEAN PENN.
The tale seems highly improbable but is played so earnestly, is scripted so well, and directed so competently that it manages to hold the attention until the more or less predictable outcome.
The cadets are all extremely well played, from the very young boys to those who appear to be in their early twenties. When the authorities are unable to take back the school, the parents appeal to the children through loud speakers. "Sometimes being accepted by your friends, isn't worth the price," says one mother.
Unfortunately, the stalemate phase of the movie lasts much too long to sustain interest. But it's interesting now to watch the very young Hutton, Penn and Cruise show why they became superstars. I agree with Maltin who says it "plays its cards too soon, leaving a lot of dead weight before the outcome."
Summing up: Improbable story, but entertaining in a curious way.
Memorable line from Hutton's father resonates today: "They think you're home grown terrorists."