Ernest in the Army
“America's hero is finally back in camp!”
Synopsis
Ernest P. Worrell is now in the military as a soldier. Once he begins, him and his team investigates a dictator who was responsible for the wars in the nearly village. Suddenly, Ernest finds a lost boy and has to keep him safe until his father recovers.
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Top Cast
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Jim Varney
Ernest P. Worrell
Hayley Tyson
Cindy Swanson
Farouk Valley-Omar
Kibee (as Farouk Valley Omar)
Peter Butler
Ali Tenbu
Jeffrey Pillars
Gen. Rodney Lincoln (as Jeff Pillars)
John Cherry
Sgt. Ben Kovsky - aka 'Sarge' (as John Cherry)
David Müller
Col. Bradley Pierre Gullet (as David Muller)
Christo Davids
Ben-Ali - Lost Desert Boy
Duke Ernsberger
Barnes - General's Aide
Ivan D. Lucas
Pres. Almar Habib Tufuti
Daniel Kash
Danny / Crew Guy
Robert Foster
Chuck
Wayne Harrison
Soldier #1
Morné Visser
Soldier #2
Sean Cameron Michael
Soldier #3 (as Sean Michael)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cherry
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Dattorre, Jeffrey Pillars
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Ernest in the Army
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Emshell Producers, Active Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cherry
Joseph Dattorre, Jeffrey Pillars, John Cherry
Mark Adler
James Robb
Virgilio Da Silva, Craig Bassett
Kenneth M. Badish, John Cherry
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Dattorre
Screenplay
Jeffrey Pillars
Screenplay
Kenneth M. Badish
Producer
John Cherry
Producer
John Cherry
Director
James Robb
Director of Photography
Mark Adler
Original Music Composer
Virgilio Da Silva
Editor
Craig Bassett
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ernest in the Army
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ernest in the Army about?
Ernest P. Worrell is now in the military as a soldier. Once he begins, him and his team investigates a dictator who was responsible for the wars in the nearly village. Suddenly, Ernest finds a lost boy and has to keep him safe until his father recovers.
Who directed Ernest in the Army?
Ernest in the Army was directed by John Cherry.
Who stars in Ernest in the Army?
The principal cast of Ernest in the Army includes Jim Varney, Hayley Tyson, Farouk Valley-Omar, Peter Butler, Jeffrey Pillars.
When was Ernest in the Army released and how long is it?
Ernest in the Army was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Ernest in the Army?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ernest in the Army was composed by Mark Adler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ernest in the Army?
Ernest in the Army holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).