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| Year: | 1996 |
| Rating: | 5.2(9682) |
| Listed in: | Comedy |
| Directed by: | Jonathan Lynn |
| Actors: | Steve Martin Dan Aykroyd Phil Hartman Daryl Mitchell Max Casella Glenne Headly |
Cast
| Directed by | |
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| Jonathan Lynn | |
| Actors | |
| Steve Martin | as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko |
| Dan Aykroyd | as Col. John T. Hall |
| Phil Hartman | as Maj. Colin Thorn |
| Daryl Mitchell | as Pfc. Walter T. Holbrook |
| Max Casella | as Spc. Dino Paparelli |
| Eric Edwards | as Pvt. Duane Doberman |
| Dan Ferro | as Spc. Tony Morales |
| John Marshall Jones | as Sgt. Henshaw |
| Brian Leckner | as Pfc. Sam Fender |
| John Ortiz | as Spc. Luis Clemente |
| Mitchell Whitfield | as Pfc. Mickey Zimmerman |
| Austin Pendleton | as Maj. Ebersole |
| Chris Rock | as 1st Lt. Oster |
| Steve Park | as Capt. Moon |
| Richard Herd | as Gen. Tennyson |
| Steve Kehela | as MSgt. Stan Sowicki |
| Dale Dye | as First Engineer |
| Charles C. Stevenson | as Minister |
| Rance Howard | as Mr. Robbins |
| Christopher Paul Hart | as Nelson |
| Steph Benseman | as Rusty Spur Bartender |
| Sam Micco | as Blackjack Dealer |
| Henry Hayashi | as Technician #1 |
| Anthony Monroy-Marquez | as Schoolboy Actor |
| Travis Tritt | as Himself |
| Reno Wilson | as Radio DJ |
| Derek Basco | as Soldier |
| Dwayne Chattman | as Soldier |
| Clifton Collins Jr. | as Soldier |
| Michael D. Starks | as Boxing Trainer |
| David E. Cousin | as Craps Dealer |
| Allan Bragg | as Defense Department Dignitary |
| Frank Romano | as Pit Boss |
| Russell Bobbitt | as Valet Parker |
| Matthew James Gulbranson | as 'Brass' in Vehicle |
| Edward Brancieri | as Zimmerman |
| Mark Ebenhoch | as Platoon Sergeant |
| Gerald Emerick | |
| Bryan Holly | as Soldier |
| Khris Kaneff | as Soldier |
| Actresses | |
| Glenne Headly | as Rita Robbins |
| Pamela Adlon | as Sgt. Raquel Barbella |
| Cathy Silvers | as 1st Lt. Monday |
| Debra Jo Rupp | as Mrs. Hall |
| Ursula Burton | as Assistant Casino Manager |
| Carol Rosenthal | as G.H.Q. Cpl. Jefferson |
| Lauren Kate Weinger | as Schoolgirl Actress |
| Tami-Adrian George | as Janet, Wally's Cooky |
| Sally Ann Brooks | as Technician #2 |
| Carmela Rappazzo | as Telephone Operator |
| Andrea C. Robinson | as Vegas Woman #1 |
| Lynn Tulaine | as Vegas Woman #2 |
| Cheryl Francis Harrington | as Corporal |
| Andrea Carlson | as Extra |
| Rhonda Orton | as Croupier |
Movie info
| Languages: | English |
| Filming dates: | 27 March 1995 - 21 June 1995 |
| Budget: | USD 39,000,000 |
| Gross: |
UK - 1,003,400 GBP (21 April 1996) |
| Plot: | Sgt. Bilko is in charge of the Motor Pool at an Army base. He's also a good-natured con man, providing gambling facilities for the soldiers on base. When an old enemy from his past shows up to inspect his records and steal away his fianceé, Sgt. Bilko has to put his skills to creative use... |
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"Living In The USA" Written by Steve Miller Performed by the Steve Miller Band Courtesy of Capitol Records Under license from CEMA Special Markets "Tush" Written by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard Performed by ZZ Top Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc. By Arrangement with Warner Special Products "No Particular Place To Go" Written and Performed by Chuck Berry Courtesy of MCA Records "The House Is Rockin'" Written by Doyle Bramhall, Stevie Ray Vaughan Performed by Stevie Ray Vaughan Courtesy of Epic Records By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing "Bad Habits" Written by Billy Field, Tom Price Performed by David Lee Roth "My Feet Can't Fail Me Now" Written by Gregory Davis, Roger Lewis, Efrem Towns, Kevin Harris, Charles Joseph Kirk Joseph, Jewell Marshall, Benny Jones Performed by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Courtesy of George Wein Festival Productions, Inc. "Let's Work" Written by Mick Jagger, David Stewart Performed by Mick Jagger Courtesy of Promotione B.V. "Partytown" Written by Glenn Frey , Jack Tempchin Performed by Glenn Frey Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group By Arrangement with Warner Special Products "Viva Las Vegas" Written by Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman Performed by Elvis Presley Courtesy of the RCA Label of BMG Music "Only You" Written by Buck Ram, Andre Rand Performed by Travis Tritt Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc. "Sometimes She Forgets" Written by Steve Earle Performed by Travis Tritt Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc. "Put Some Drive In The Country" Written and Performed by Travis Tritt Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc. "Behind Closed Doors" Written by Henry O'Neill Performed by Charlie Rich Courtesy of Epic Records By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing "Feelin' Single - Seein' Double" Written by Wayne Kemp Performed by Emmylou Harris Courtesy of Reprise Records By Arrangement with Warner Special Products "Roll With It" Written by Steve Winwood, Will Jennings , Eddie Holland , Brian Holland , Lamont Dozier Performed by Steve Winwood Courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. |
Goofs
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FAIR: 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. Fact errors: In the movie, Bilko holds the rank of "Master Sergeant" and though Master Sergeants are addressed as "sergeant", the rank is abbreviated "MSG" not "SGT" as in the title. "SGT" is the abbreviation for a buck sergeant, 3 grades lower than Master Sergeant. SYNC: When Henshaw is telling the troops to get rid of the horse, he gives orders without his mouth moving. Continuity: During the obstacle course scene, two of Bilko's men climb the rope net but can't get down. In a medium shot there's no one is on the net, although they're present in the close-up. Fact errors: When Bilko is playing craps in Vegas, several times he shakes the dice with both hands, holds them away from the table, and then throws them. This would never be permitted in a real casino. Fact errors: Almost every officer and non-commissioned officer in this movie has a CIB (Combat Infantryman Badge) on their uniform. CIB's are awarded to Infantry or Special Forces soldiers who have served in combat. All of the officers in the movie are branched Armor (according to the insignia on their uniforms) and it can be assumed that the enlisted soldiers have Armor or related MOS's (military occupational specialty, Army term for 'job'). I doubt every officer and NCO character was previously branched Infantry or SF and served in combat before switching to Armor. Continuity: During the wedding ceremony at the end of the movie, Rita is still holding her cards from their game of showdown. In the wide shots the cards are stacked together in her hand. But, in the closeup they are fanned out. Fact errors: Throughout the film, Ebersole is addressed as a Major, but the rank insignia on his hat is silver oak leaves, denoting he is a Lt. Colonel. The insignia for Major is golden oak leaves. Fact errors: In a number of scenes, MSG Bilko has a 69th Infantry Division patch on his right sleeve which denotes that he had served on a combat tour with the division. The 69th ID was inactivated 16 September 1945. MSG Bilko is not old enough to have fought during WW2. Continuity: In the final hover tank test, the shadow cast by the tank sometimes changes within the same shot. Specifically, when you see it come out of the water you can watch it move from the left side of the tank to the right. It obviously has something to do with the low special effects budget. |
Quotes
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Major Ebersole: Well, in theory, and I wouldn't bet the farm, the tank is supposed to hover several inches over the pond. Then it's supposed to destroy the target, boom, the shed, kaboom, the ammunition dump, boom. Colonel Hall: Excellent, excellent, one thought though. Maybe it should be boom, boom and *then* kaboom. Sort of a hoo-ah grand finale. [Stunned silence] Major Ebersole: I'll make a note of it sir. Major Ebersole: Well, theoretically, and I wouldn't bet the farm, the cannon will lift off an hover several inches above the pond. Colonel Hall: Excellent. Major Ebersole: Yeah, and then it will engage the targets, the cannon, boom. The ammunition dump, kaboom, the truck boom. Colonel Hall: Excellent. Uh, one thought. Maybe it should be boom, boom, *then* kaboom. You know, sort of a hooah grand finale, what do you think major? Major Ebersole: [Stunned silence] I'll make a note of it, sir. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: 20 bucks says I can hit the parking lot. Pfc. Wally Holbrook: I don't gamble. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Well, what is it you *do* do? Pfc. Wally Holbrook: I get up every morning and I get dressed to protect the American way of life. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Will you tell me that later tonight so I don't have to take a sleeping pill? Assistant Casino Manager: Ah, Mister Bilko, you seem to be having quite a run. Is there anything we can do for you? Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Yes, go down to your vault and tell the rest of your money to be patient, we'll be together soon. Pfc. Wally Holbrook: [Pvt. Doberman is playing tug-of-war with a horse for a bet] What's going on? Sgt. Raquel Barbella: It's Private Doberman, he's the one that looks sort of human. Last night in the gym he said, "I feel as strong as a horse." Some guy from Company P overheard him and said, "Yeah, for how much?". That's the golden rule around here, you don't say nothing unless you're prepared to back it up. Pfc. Wally Holbrook: Speaking of Doberman, can I please have another roommate? Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Why, what's wrong with Doberman? Pfc. Wally Holbrook: He wet his bed? Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Oh, well, once in a while... Pfc. Wally Holbrook: [Cuts off Bilko] No, he did it from across the room. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: If they come, deny everything! Just act dumb. Fender, I'm putting you in charge of that. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Let's go campers. It's 10am. Time to start the day. Major Thorn: Catching Bilko is hard as nailing Jell-O to the wall. Sgt. Henshaw: "Can't" is a four letter word in this platoon. Rita Robbins: I have a masters in manipulation from the University of Bilko. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: I like a sporting event in which I know the outcome ahead of time. It's more organized. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Finally I got a break, they held the division boxing championship at our post. It was a toss-up. Now, to me, that's just sloppy. I like a sporting event in which I know the outcome before-hand, its more organized. I find one of the young pugilists and for a 50-50 split of all the winnings, he agrees to give less than a supreme effort in the squared circle. Sgt. Raquel Barbella: You paid him to take a dive. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: of course. I had this corporal working for me, Leo Kletz. The night of the fight I give him the money to pay-off my fighter. Leo misunderstands and gives the money to the other fighter. This fighter is a little surprised but figures "what the heck, its a good price, I'll go down". Meanwhile my guy figures "oh, Bilko must have meant I get the money after I take the dive, no problem I'll go down anyway. Pvt. Duane Doberman: So both fighters think they're taking a dive? Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Yep. Sgt. Raquel Barbella: What happened? Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Boxing History. For three rounds nobody hit anyone, it was a dance recital. Finally, I think out of boredom, one of them connected with a right [scene shows one fighter punch another and then both fighters falling down] . Rita Robbins: Ernie, are we going to dance tonight? Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Well, thats up to you. I remember the last time we danced I accidently stepped on your knee. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: I'm paralyzed from the hair down. Make the bad man stop. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: All I've ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work. Colonel Hall: Wha... what's that? Bilko: Horse shit, sir. Colonel Hall: Well, what's it doing there? Bilko: Keeping the flies off the food, sir. Pfc. Wally Holbrook: Permission to speak freely, sir? Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: "Permission"? What are we in Russia? Say anything you want! [Bilko is playing golf on the army base] Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Twenty bucks says I can hit the parking lot. Pfc. Wally Holbrook: I don't gamble. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Well, what is it you *do* do? Pfc. Wally Holbrook: Permission to speak freely, sergeant. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Yeah, yeah, yeah, go ahead! Pfc. Wally Holbrook: I go up every morning and I get dressed to protect the American way of life. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Will you tell me that later tonight so I won't have to take a sleeping pill? [1st Lt Monday can't prove Bilko guilty of any wrongdoing] 1st Lt. Monday: It's like we're watching one hand, and the other keeps pulling rabbits! Major Thorn: Then lets tie his hands! Bilko: [sung while jogging with his troops] I can Barely move my legs! / Do me a favor and kill me now! / Something, Something rhymes with "legs"! / My life is over anyhow! Assistant Casino Manager: Is there anything else we can do for you sir? Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: Yes, go down to your vaults and tell your money to be patient, we'll be together shortly. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: You can't marry him. You're a Catholic and he's... an asshole, think of the children. [after Col. Hall accuses Thorn of inexcusable conduct] Major Thorn: [to Tennyson] Sir. He doesn't know what's going on. He *never* knowns what's going on. This Sergeant leads him around by the nose! [Bilko gasps] General Tennyson: MAJOR! You are the most insubordinate officer I have ever met! Major Thorn: I'm telling you [grabs Hall's face] HE'S A BOOB! HE DOESN'T GET IT! THEY FAKED THE WHOLE THING! General Tennyson: I would like to see just one piece of solid evidence to support these IDIOTIC allegations! Major Thorn: Idiotic, huh? [produces the stolen component] How's this for evidence? The Fire Control and Super Elevator Board. I took it out last night, SO HOW COULD IT WORK! [Thorn realizes he's been set up and tries to hide the board] Colonel Hall: So you deliberately sabotaged this project, Major. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: I got it all on tape. [produces dictaphone] Lucky. Pvt. Dino Paparelli: Bilko's gonna think of something. Remember the time I got that letter from my wife saying that she wanted to break up with me? Huh? Remember what Bilko did? Pfc. Wally Holbrook: He got your wife back? Pvt. Dino Paparelli: No, he got me another wife! A *better* wife! Pfc. Wally Holbrook: [Pvt. Doberman is playing tug-of-war with a horse for a bet] What's going on? Sgt. Raquel Barbella: It's Private Doberman. He's the one that looks sort of human. The other day in the weight room he said, "I feel as strong as a horse." Some guy in Company P overheard him and said, "Yeah, for how much?" 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. Major Thorn: If any of this is frightening, you can hold on to me. Rita Robbins: They're dancing Raisinets. Major Thorn: And you don't find that frightening? Rita Robbins: [shakes head and smiles] Pvt. Duane Doberman: Sarge, you're crying. Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: [as he admires Las Vegas] It's just so beautiful! Pfc. Wally Holbrook: ["Reveille"] Hey, Sarge! Get up. Hurry! Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko: What's the matter? What's the matter? Everybody take cover! Gather all the men! Man the battle stations and - [Bugle continues] What's that music? |
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