Up the Academy
"The education they got wasn't in books."
Originally released in 1980. Up the Academy is a comedy film. directed by Robert Downey Sr.. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ralph Macchio, Wendell Brown, and Tommy Citera
Synopsis
Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they be "real men" after one year.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ralph Macchio
as Chooch Bombalazzi
Wendell Brown
as Eisenhower "Ike" MacArthur
Tommy Citera
as Hash
Hutch Parker
as Oliver Holt (as J. Hutchison)
Harry Teinowitz
as Rodney Ververgaert
Tom Poston
as Sgt. Skip Sisson
Antonio Fargas
as Coach
Stacey Nelkin
as Candy
Barbara Bach
as Bliss
Robert Downey Jr.
as Boy on Soccer Team (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up the Academy about?
Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they...
Who directed Up the Academy?
Up the Academy was directed by Robert Downey Sr..
How long is Up the Academy?
Up the Academy has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Up the Academy released?
Up the Academy was released on June 6, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Up the Academy?
The main cast of Up the Academy includes Ralph Macchio, Wendell Brown, Tommy Citera, Hutch Parker, Harry Teinowitz.