Sgt. Bilko
“All he ever wanted was an honest week's pay for an honest day's work.”
Synopsis
The US army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-23
Top Cast
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Steve Martin
Ernest Bilko
Dan Aykroyd
Colonel Hall
Phil Hartman
Major Thorn
Glenne Headly
Rita Robbins
Daryl Mitchell
Wally Holbrook
Max Casella
Dino Paparelli
Eric Edwards
Duane Doberman
Dan Ferro
Tony Morales
John Marshall Jones
Sergeant Henshaw
Brian Leckner
Sam Fender
John Ortiz
Luis Clemente
Pamela Adlon
Raquel Barbella
Mitchell Whitfield
Mickey Zimmerman
Austin Pendleton
Major Ebersole
Chris Rock
Lieutenant Oster
Cathy Silvers
Lieutenant Monday
Steve Park
Captain Moon
Debra Jo Rupp
Mrs. Hall
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 3, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$39M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.97x
-$1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Breckman
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Sgt. Bilko
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $39M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38M
- Production Studios
- Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Lynn
Andy Breckman
Alan Silvestri
Peter Sova
Tony Lombardo
Brian Grazer
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sova
Director of Photography
Tony Lombardo
Editor
Brian Grazer
Producer
Jonathan Lynn
Director
Lawrence G. Paull
Production Design
Andy Breckman
Writer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Susan Becker
Costume Design
Patrick McClung
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sgt. Bilko
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sgt. Bilko about?
The US army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.
Who directed Sgt. Bilko?
Sgt. Bilko was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Who stars in Sgt. Bilko?
The principal cast of Sgt. Bilko includes Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Phil Hartman, Glenne Headly, Daryl Mitchell.
When was Sgt. Bilko released and how long is it?
Sgt. Bilko was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sgt. Bilko?
Sgt. Bilko had a reported production budget of $39M and grossed $38M at the worldwide box office (0.97 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Sgt. Bilko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sgt. Bilko was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sgt. Bilko?
Sgt. Bilko holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).