Director: Howard Zieff
Budget: 15 000 000 $Domestic: 69 847 348 $
Language
English
NMTW
66%
Mixed
Nominated for 3 Oscars. 1 win & 6 nominations total
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Eileen BrennanCapt. Doreen Lewis
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Armand AssanteHenrí Trémont
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Robert WebberCol. Clay Thornbush
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Sam WanamakerTeddy Benjamin
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Barbara BarrieHarriet Benjamin
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Mary Kay PlacePvt. Mary Lou Glass
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Harry Dean StantonSgt. Jim Ballard
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Albert BrooksYale Goodman
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Alan OppenheimerRabbi
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Lee WallaceMr. Waxman
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James DybasPhotographer
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Gretchen WylerAunt Kissy
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Maxine StuartAunt Betty
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Lillian AdamsMrs. Goodman
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Tim HaldemanStanley Goodman
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Estelle MarlovVocalist at Wedding
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Everett CovinBandleader
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Robert HanleyArnie
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Sandy WeintraubHarvey Goodman
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| Budget: | 15 000 000 $ |
| Domestic Box Office (USA): | 69 847 348 $ |
| Worldwide Box Office: | 69 800 000 $ |
| Profit: | +54 800 000 $ |
| Country: | USA |
| Age rating: | |
| MPAA rating: | |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 1 h 50 min |
Description:
A young woman with a privileged upbringing impulsively enlists in the U.S. Army, seeking excitement beyond her sheltered world. She soon finds military discipline far tougher than she imagined. While enduring basic training with fellow recruits, she builds strong relationships and learns about resilience and teamwork. The film examines self-discovery, social class, and the power of challenging expectations, offering a realistic look at military life.
| Alternative title: | Private Benjamin |
| Release year: | 1980 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 3 Oscars. 1 win & 6 nominations total |
| Director: | Howard Zieff |
| Type: | Movie |
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