Best Defense
"Unfortunately, they're both on our side."
Originally released in 1984. Best Defense is a comedy/war film. directed by Willard Huyck.
Starring Dudley Moore, Eddie Murphy, and Kate Capshaw
Synopsis
An engineer fails to get the bugs out of a tank before an Army officer has to use it in Kuwait.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 20, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (127 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$19.3M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $19,265,302
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Cinema Group Ventures
- Eddie Murphy Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best Defense about?
An engineer fails to get the bugs out of a tank before an Army officer has to use it in Kuwait.
Who directed Best Defense?
Best Defense was directed by Willard Huyck.
How long is Best Defense?
Best Defense has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Best Defense released?
Best Defense was released on July 20, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Best Defense?
The main cast of Best Defense includes Dudley Moore, Eddie Murphy, Kate Capshaw, George Dzundza, Helen Shaver.
Is Best Defense worth watching?
Best Defense has a user rating of 4.3/10 based on 127 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.