The Pentagon Wars

– From the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 44 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
The Pentagon Wars (1998)

From the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of the most expensive blunders in military history. Over 17 years and almost as many billion dollars have gone into devising the BFV (Bradley Fighting Vehicle). There's only one problem. . . it doesn't work.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

28 Feb 1998

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Richard Benjamin

Writer:

James Burton (book), Jamie Malanowski (teleplay), Martyn Burke (teleplay)

Main Actors:

Kelsey Grammer, Cary Elwes, Viola Davis, John C. McGinley

Plot:

Air Force Lt. Col. John Burton was assigned to evaluate the usefulness of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, an Army troop carrier/scout vehicle that, in its final redesign, was effectively a deathtrap for its occupants. Burton keeps trying to execute a proper live-fire armor test on it but is constantly subverted by his temporary commanding officer, Army Maj. Gen. Partridge, in order to get it under construction and in the field.

Awards:

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Production:

HBO Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10