Sgt. Bilko (1996)

User Rating:

5.1/10   

Director:

Jonathan Lynn

Writers (WGA):

Nat Hiken (television series)
Andy Breckman (written by)

Release Date:

29 March 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

This movie is a remake of the hit series which starred, Phil Silvers as Sgt. Bilko. In this movie, Bilko...

Plot Keywords:

Greenland | Military | Revenge | Soldier | Las Vegas Nevada

Cast

Steve Martin	...	Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko
Dan Aykroyd	...	Colonel John T. Hall
Phil Hartman	...	Major Colin Thorn
Glenne Headly	...	Rita Robbins
Daryl Mitchell	...	Pfc. Walter T. Holbrook
Max Casella	...	Pvt. Dino Paparelli
Eric Edwards	...	Pvt. Duane Doberman
Dan Ferro	...	Pvt. Tony Morales
John Marshall Jones	...	Sgt. Henshaw
Brian Leckner	...	Pvt. Sam Fender
John Ortiz	...	Pvt. Luis Clemente
Pamela Adlon	...	Sgt. Raquel Barbella (as Pamela Segall)
Mitchell Whitfield	...	Pvt. Mickey Zimmerman
Austin Pendleton	...	Major Ebersole
Chris Rock	...	1st Lt. Oster

Also Known As:

Sergeant Bilko

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and some language.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | DTS-Stereo

Certification:

Australia:G | Australia:PG (TV rating) | Iceland:L | France:U | Germany:6 (w) | Netherlands:AL | Spain:T | UK:PG | USA:PG | Norway:7 | Singapore:PG | Canada:PG

Filming Locations:

Sierra Madre, California, USA

Company:

Imagine Entertainment

Trivia:

After Michael Keaton turned the lead down, Robin Williams and Billy Crystal both expressed interest in playing it.

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: The Fort Baxter radio station's call sign is allowed to start with a W, even though Kansas is west of the Mississippi, because the boundary line was once farther west and stations did not have to be renamed when it was moved. WIBW and WREN are real-life stations in Topeka, Kansas.

Quotes:

Pfc. Wally Holbrook: Speaking of Doberman, can I please have another roommate?
Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Why, what's the problem?
Pfc. Wally Holbrook: He wet his bed sir.
Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Well, we all make mistakes...
Pfc. Wally Holbrook: No sir, from across the room.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Showbiz Today: (1996-03-28)" (1996)

Soundtrack:

Living In The USA

Funny!

This movie was under-appreciated in its theatrical release. In fact, it's a rarity these days.....a lightweight comedy that doesn't insult your intelligence. Some critics carped because it wasn't like the classic TV show, but it would have been hard (and foolish) to try and duplicate the genius of Phil Silvers. Steve Martin does a fine job of putting his own unique stamp on the character of Ernie Bilko and he's surrounded by a good supporting cast with many familiar faces. The story isn't the most intricately plotted in the world, but it doesn't have to be. The gags and one-liners come fast and furious and there are plenty of laughs.

A pleasant comedy that's good for all ages.