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Sgt. Bilko

Play trailer Poster for Sgt. Bilko PG Released Mar 29, 1996 1h 34m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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When not trafficking in contraband, Sgt. Bilko (Steve Martin) oversees his base's gambling operations and occasionally runs a little con game, all under the oblivious nose of his commanding officer, Col. Hall (Dan Aykroyd). After Bilko's old nemesis, Maj. Thorn (Phil Hartman), shows up, intent on ruining his career and stealing his girlfriend, Rita (Glenne Headly), Bilko must take extra care to cover his tracks while concocting the perfect scheme to take down his foe.
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Bob Thomas Associated Press The new bunch are good actors, but without that vital touch of insanity. The laughs are sparse and often telegraphed. Aug 7, 2019 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: F Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Brian Lowry Variety Though Martin and a solid supporting cast produce a few scattered moments of near-hilarity, for the most part the terrain here is as flat as it gets. May 19, 2008 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Flat and unappealing. Rated: D Mar 23, 2023 Full Review TV Guide Martin's Bilko is a career grifter who comes out on top every time. He's a Bilko for the nasty '90s, oily and smug. May 19, 2008 Full Review Film4 Aside from the sheer insanity of trying to leap into the shoes of the irreplaceable Phil Silvers, surely Martin should have recognized that the film had no script, no gags and no discernible point. May 19, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jethren C Good for a cheap laugh Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/11/23 Full Review Steve D When Steve Martin can't make it funny you did something wrong. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review eat m A solid comedy, with Steve Martin playing the lovable rascal Ernie Bilko. Echoes of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, with a streamlined plot pitting Martin against the legendary Phil Hartman as the upright Thorn. This is a straightforward movie, with a straightforward plot, with very funny scenes, characters, and feel good redemption ending. Hartman and Martin are brilliant in this underrated gem of a classic style comedy which never tires of Bioko doubling down in his lovable scoundrel persona. Worth the watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Bruh pretty stupid movie but I laughed and have watched a few times. Martin, Hartman, Akroyd. Guy is a hustler and makes fun of the waste in the army. Shenanigans ensue. Again it's not high class cinema but I like the flic. Pretty funny. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Aside from over dramatics I liked this one. A wheeling and dealing Sarget with a gambling racket and the ability to manipulate anything is confronted by an old familiar he stiffed many years back who plans to do the same to him. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/27/20 Full Review Audience Member A mix of nostalgia and slapstick corniness for me, but I didn't come for a well thought out plot. Closer to a 2* than a 3* today. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - The Hover Tank Con Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - The Hover Tank Con 4:32 Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Bilko Forgets His Wedding Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Bilko Forgets His Wedding 3:53 Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - The Horse Bet Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - The Horse Bet 3:07 Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - If I Win, We Get Married! Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - If I Win, We Get Married! 2:01 Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Hiding the Horse Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Hiding the Horse 2:37 Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Hilarious Training Montage Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Hilarious Training Montage 2:52 Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Surprise Bunk Inspection Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Surprise Bunk Inspection 2:43 Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Hover Tank Runs Amok! Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Hover Tank Runs Amok! 2:11 Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Bilko's Ridiculous Boxing Story Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Bilko's Ridiculous Boxing Story 3:19 Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Bilko Serenades Rita Sgt. Bilko: Official Clip - Bilko Serenades Rita 1:14 View more videos
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Synopsis When not trafficking in contraband, Sgt. Bilko (Steve Martin) oversees his base's gambling operations and occasionally runs a little con game, all under the oblivious nose of his commanding officer, Col. Hall (Dan Aykroyd). After Bilko's old nemesis, Maj. Thorn (Phil Hartman), shows up, intent on ruining his career and stealing his girlfriend, Rita (Glenne Headly), Bilko must take extra care to cover his tracks while concocting the perfect scheme to take down his foe.
Director
Jonathan Lynn
Producer
Brian Grazer
Screenwriter
Andy Breckman
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 29, 1996, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 18, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$30.1M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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