Best Defense movie poster

Best Defense

"Unfortunately, they're both on our side."

July 20, 1984 1h 34m 4.3/10 (127 votes)

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

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Release Date July 20, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 4.3/10 Mixed (127 votes)
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Budget $18M Production budget
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Box Office $19.3M 1.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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.