Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys
“Being a teenager doesn't have to mean the end of the world.”
Synopsis
Three teenage boys inadvertently find themselves holding the adult world hostage in this wild comedy caper. When Slug, Mickey and Frank flee to a secret hideout to avoid their angry parents, they find an atomic bomb! Instead of turning it in, they call the President and demand that he... cancels school!
Top Cast
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Joe Mantegna
Joey Franelli
Martin Sheen
Jeff Snyder
Joanna Pacula
Brenda Franelli
Rod Steiger
The President
Joe Piscopo
Mr. Wareman
Ryan Thomas Johnson
The Slug
Joshua Schaefer
Mickey Boyle
Michael Bower
Frank Pescoe
Kate Mulgrew
Mrs. Pescoe
Wanda De Jesus
Leslie Moore
Michael Talbott
Scumbag
Ben Livingston
Willie
Don Pugsley
Thug
Kelly Morgan
Norman
John Snee
Benny
Rebecca Budig
Patty Conrad
Robert Alan Beuth
Agent Bob
Peter Vogt
Ed Birney
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Gale
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Gale
- Original Score
- Kevin Kiner
- Original Title
- Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- New Horizons, Hillwood Entertainment Film Group Inc., Owlpoke Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Gale
Charles Gale
Kevin Kiner
David Rudd
Louis F. Cioffi, Eric L. Beason
Roger Corman, Chris Naumann, Chris Peschken, Mike Elliott
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Kiner
Original Music Composer
David Rudd
Director of Photography
Louis F. Cioffi
Editor
Eric L. Beason
Editor
Mike Elliott
Producer
Charles Gale
Writer
Charles Gale
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys about?
Three teenage boys inadvertently find themselves holding the adult world hostage in this wild comedy caper. When Slug, Mickey and Frank flee to a secret hideout to avoid their angry parents, they find an atomic bomb! Instead of turning it in, they call the President and demand that he... cancels school!
Who directed Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys?
Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys was directed by Charles Gale.
Who stars in Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys?
The principal cast of Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys includes Joe Mantegna, Martin Sheen, Joanna Pacula, Rod Steiger, Joe Piscopo.
When was Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys released and how long is it?
Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys was composed by Kevin Kiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys?
Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).