Sgt. Bilko
When slacker sergeant Ernie Bilko is tasked with turning his chaotic, underperforming squad into a competent fighting force, he must outwit strict superiors and his own scheming crew before the Army deems them a total loss.
“All he ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work.”
Synopsis
The U.S. Army is known for producing disciplined and effective soldiers dedicated to defending the nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko leads a disorganized and underperforming group of soldiers, often regarded as some of the least capable recruits in the armed forces.
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Principal cast & crew: 21
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Edited by Tony LombardoShot by Peter SovaScored by Alan SilvestriDesigned by Lawrence G Paull
Box Office
1996 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 1.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$38.0M
US & Canada: $30.4M — 80% of worldwide · International: $7.6M (20%)
Opening weekend: $8.1M — 27% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $10.6M — 35% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,304 theaters
Also known as
- Immer Ärger mit Sergeant Bilkode
- Sargento Bilkoes
- Sergent Bilkofr
- Sergente Bilkoit
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Cast & Crew
21 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Steve Martin
as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko
Dan Aykroyd
as Col. John T. Hall
Steve Martin Nm0000188
as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko
Phil Hartman
as Maj. Colin Thorn
Glenne Headly
as Rita Robbins
Daryl Mitchell
as Pfc. Wally 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
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1Other crew
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