Private Benjamin
"The Army was no laughing matter until Judy Benjamin joined it."
Originally released in 1980. Private Benjamin is a comedy film. directed by Howard Zieff.
Starring Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, and Armand Assante
Synopsis
A sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (402 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$69.8M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Goldie Hawn
as Judy Benjamin
Eileen Brennan
as Capt. Doreen Lewis
Armand Assante
as Henrí Trémont
Robert Webber
as Col. Clay Thornbush
Sam Wanamaker
as Teddy Benjamin
Barbara Barrie
as Harriet Benjamin
Mary Kay Place
as Pvt. Mary Lou Glass
Harry Dean Stanton
as Sgt. Jim Ballard
Albert Brooks
as Yale Goodman
Alan Oppenheimer
as Rabbi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $69,800,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Private Benjamin about?
A sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.
Who directed Private Benjamin?
Private Benjamin was directed by Howard Zieff.
How long is Private Benjamin?
Private Benjamin has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Private Benjamin released?
Private Benjamin was released on October 6, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Private Benjamin?
The main cast of Private Benjamin includes Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Robert Webber, Sam Wanamaker.
Is Private Benjamin worth watching?
Private Benjamin has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 402 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.