The Pentagon Wars
"They aimed to build the ultimate fighting machine... they missed."
Originally released in 1998. The Pentagon Wars is a comedy/drama film. directed by Richard Benjamin.
Starring Kelsey Grammer, Cary Elwes, and Viola Davis
Synopsis
From the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of the most expensive blunders in military history. Over 17 years and almost as many billion dollars have gone into devising the BFV (Bradley Fighting Vehicle). There's only one problem. . . it doesn't work. (Spoiler alert: 25 years later ... it does work.)
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (72 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kelsey Grammer
as General Partridge
Cary Elwes
as Colonel James Burton
Viola Davis
as Sgt. Fanning
John C. McGinley
as Colonel J.D. Bock
Tom Wright
as Major William Sayers
Clifton Powell
as Sgt. Benjamn Dalton
Dewey Weber
as Spec-4 Granger
Richard Schiff
as Colonel Smith
J.C. MacKenzie
as Jones
Richard Benjamin
as Casper Weinberger
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pentagon Wars about?
From the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of the most expensive blunders in military history. Over 17 years and almost as many billion dollars...
Who directed The Pentagon Wars?
The Pentagon Wars was directed by Richard Benjamin.
How long is The Pentagon Wars?
The Pentagon Wars has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Pentagon Wars released?
The Pentagon Wars was released on February 28, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pentagon Wars?
The main cast of The Pentagon Wars includes Kelsey Grammer, Cary Elwes, Viola Davis, John C. McGinley, Tom Wright.