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Military Academy

Original title: Kein Bund fürs Leben
  • 20072007
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
1.5K
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Kein Bund fürs Leben (2007)
  • Comedy
Basti, doesn't want to go to the Bundeswehr and writes a denial. But as his mate who fancies Basti's girlfriend "forgets" to send the denial Basti is taken in by the Bundeswehr- What seemed ... Read allBasti, doesn't want to go to the Bundeswehr and writes a denial. But as his mate who fancies Basti's girlfriend "forgets" to send the denial Basti is taken in by the Bundeswehr- What seemed to be a nightmare soon becomes a funny adventure.Basti, doesn't want to go to the Bundeswehr and writes a denial. But as his mate who fancies Basti's girlfriend "forgets" to send the denial Basti is taken in by the Bundeswehr- What seemed to be a nightmare soon becomes a funny adventure.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
1.5K
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  • Director
    • Granz Henman
  • Writers
    • Carsten Funke
    • Granz Henman
    • Robert Löhr
  • Stars
    • Franz Dinda
    • Florian Lukas
    • Axel Stein
Top credits
  • Director
    • Granz Henman
  • Writers
    • Carsten Funke
    • Granz Henman
    • Robert Löhr
  • Stars
    • Franz Dinda
    • Florian Lukas
    • Axel Stein
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Franz Dinda
    • Sebastian 'Basti' Lämmleas Sebastian 'Basti' Lämmle
    Florian Lukas
    Florian Lukas
    • Thorsten Schleiferas Thorsten Schleifer
    Axel Stein
    Axel Stein
    • Ufoas Ufo
    Kailas Mahadevan
    Kailas Mahadevan
    • Nefzat Akincias Nefzat Akinci
    Christian Sengewald
    • Justus von Bülowas Justus von Bülow
    Till Trenkel
    • Uwe 'Zonko' Zonkowitzas Uwe 'Zonko' Zonkowitz
    Oona-Devi Liebich
    Oona-Devi Liebich
    • Unteroffizier Jana Rotheas Unteroffizier Jana Rothe
    Ronald Nitschke
    Ronald Nitschke
    • Major Hauptmannas Major Hauptmann
    Carsten Norgaard
    Carsten Norgaard
    • Gregory Ridgeleyas Gregory Ridgeley
    Jan Henrik Stahlberg
    • Oberfeldwebel Kelleras Oberfeldwebel Keller
    Maren Scheel
    • Valescaas Valesca
    Michael Brandner
    Michael Brandner
    • Musterungsarztas Musterungsarzt
    Michael Dorn
    Jean-Luc Julien
    Jean-Luc Julien
    • US Soldieras US Soldier
    • (voice)
    Sonya Kraus
    Sonya Kraus
    • Selfas Self
    Arne Lenk
    • Martin 'Martina' Dietzas Martin 'Martina' Dietz
    Maximilian Löwenstein
    • Oberstabsgefreiter Schulzas Oberstabsgefreiter Schulz
    Joseph M'Barek
    • Director
      • Granz Henman
    • Writers
      • Carsten Funke
      • Granz Henman
      • Robert Löhr
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    The first German army comedy: Finally graduated from high school. Now what? The army? Basti has been dealt a jinxed hand: Despite his faked urine sample, he's found fit for service; even his conscientious objector's form goes astray. Before he knows what's hit him, Basti is dragged from his own party by military police and taken to barracks. Basti finds himself in basic training, with cropped hair, combat uniform, and a bunch of hopelessly chaotic weirdoes as bunkmates. And yet they've got to win the annual maneuver against the crack GIs from the neighboring US base . —Wiedemann & Berg Film
    • army spoof
    • bundeswehr
    • german humor
    • man wrapped in a towel
    • man wears a thong
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    • Genre
      • Comedy
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    • Goofs
      When Schleifer enters the girls' accommodation, you can see that there's a long corridor both ways. But when Schleifer and Basti leave the room through the windows, they immediately reach a corner at the building.
    • Connections
      References Saving Private Ryan (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Soleado
      Written by Ciro Dammicco
      Performed by Franz Dinda, Christian Sengewald, Florian Lukas, Ronald Nitschke and Axel Stein.

    User reviews5

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    Top review
    5/10
    A good comedy
    The reason for the low rating is the absolute lack of surprise in the plot - but it is a solid comedy which can be a piece of evidence against anyone who says Germans do not have humour.

    I must say, as a former military service man, I was quite intrigue to find the similarities in the military life of different countries. I am full aware of the exaggeration and parody, but nonetheless it resonates.

    If you just want to have a good time without turning on your brain, this is a good comedy that you will enjoy.
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    • aalleekk1989
    • Mar 4, 2019

    FAQ1

    • At the end of the movie, the characters sang "Tränen Lügen Nicht" in unison, but parts of the lyrics are different from the original. What are they?

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    • Release date
      • August 30, 2007 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 大兵學院
    • Filming locations
      • Lenggries, Bavaria, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Medienfonds GFP
      • Wiedemann & Berg Filmproduktion
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,802,665
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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