Up the Academy
“The education they got wasn't in books.”
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.
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Up The Academy (1980) Official Trailer - Ron Leibman, Wendell Brown Comedy Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-22
Top Cast
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Ralph Macchio
Chooch Bombalazzi
Wendell Brown
Eisenhower "Ike" MacArthur
Tommy Citera
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Hutch Parker
Oliver Holt (as J. Hutchison)
Harry Teinowitz
Rodney Ververgaert
Tom Poston
Sgt. Skip Sisson
Antonio Fargas
Coach
Stacey Nelkin
Candy
Barbara Bach
Bliss
Robert Downey Jr.
Boy on Soccer Team (uncredited)
Ron Leibman
Major Vaughn Liceman (uncredited)
Ian Wolfe
Commandant Causeway
Allyson Downey
Platoon Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses
- Original Title
- Up the Academy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Downey Sr.
Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses
Harry Stradling Jr.
Bud Molin
Danton Rissner, Marvin Worth, Bernie Brillstein
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Downey Sr.
Director
Tom Patchett
Writer
Jay Tarses
Writer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Peter Wooley
Production Design
Danton Rissner
Producer
Marvin Worth
Producer
Bud Molin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Up the Academy
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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 be "real men" after one year.
Who directed Up the Academy?
Up the Academy was directed by Robert Downey Sr..
Who stars in Up the Academy?
The principal cast of Up the Academy includes Ralph Macchio, Wendell Brown, Tommy Citera, Hutch Parker, Harry Teinowitz.
When was Up the Academy released and how long is it?
Up the Academy was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Up the Academy?
Up the Academy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).