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26 June 1981 (USA) moreTagline:
The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girlsPlot:
Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun. full summary | full synopsisNewsDesk:
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Military Hi-Jinks. more (100 total)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)Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
106 min | USA:126 min (extended version) | Spain:117 min (extended version)Country:
USAColor:
Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
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:14Fun Stuff
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According to Ivan Reitman, Bill Murray insisted 'Harold Ramis (I)' be cast as his friend for two reasons: 1. They were long time friends in real life. 2. So Ramis could help Murray re-write his dialog or help him improvise. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Position of John's pack and cap when he's stopped from going AWOL by Russell. moreQuotes:
John Winger: [busting himself in the crotch with a suitcase] Oh, my balls! OH, MY BALLS! moreSoundtrack:
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Losers Bill Murray and Harold Ramis think that joining the U.S. Army will be little more than a needed vacation, a place to avoid work and meet women. However they are in for a rude awakening in this hilarious film that does admittedly lose its way in its final act, but is still overall a good little movie experience. Warren Oates steals every scene as their hard-nosed and down-right rough drill sergeant. 3.5 out of 5 stars.