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Combat Academy (1986): Cast

Combat Academy (1986) movie poster

Combat Academy is a 1986 comedy directed by Neal Israel, starring George Clooney as Maj. Biff Woods, John Ratzenberger and Robert Culp. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Combat Academy (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Neal Israel
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Lynch/Biller Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Combat Academy About?

The premise of Combat Academy without spoilers.

A “Police Academy”-style comedy set in a strict military academy. After a judge orders two wayward high‑schoolers to serve a year of training, they struggle to fit in. While adapting, one cadet discovers who is behind a rash of midnight thefts. Written by Mark Lennon.

Combat Academy Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • woman wears a uniform
  • school
  • military school
  • cadet
  • theft
  • russian
  • general
  • friend
  • military exercise
  • turtle
  • thief
  • russian army
+23 more
  • roommate
  • push ups
  • prank
  • prankster
  • practical joke
  • pig
  • paintball
  • military education
  • major
  • kleptomania
  • kiss
  • gun
  • gun in mouth
  • friendship
  • fireworks
  • female soldier
  • father son relationship
  • dove
  • bare chested male
  • sleeping shirtless
  • sleeping nude
  • waking up naked
  • hairy chest
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Cast & crew

Combat Academy Cast & Characters

George Clooney leads the cast as Maj. Biff Woods, with John Ratzenberger as Mr. Barnett and Robert Culp as General Edward 'Ed' Woods. Directed by Neal Israel; 19 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Combat Academy

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From the director

More from Neal Israel

More films directed by Neal Israel, best-rated first: Bachelor Party, Moving Violations, Holiday Reunion and The Brady Bunch in the White House.

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Combat Academy Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Combat High” and “Akademie rychlého nasazení”.

Also known as
  • Combat High
  • Akademie rychlého nasazení
  • Ketten a hadsereg ellen
  • Loca academia de combate
  • Akademia wojskowa
  • Военна академия
  • Bojová akademie
  • Loucademia de Combate
  • Tutti a naja

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FAQ

Combat Academy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Combat Academy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Combat Academy?

Combat Academy runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Combat Academy released?

Combat Academy was released on November 23, 1986.

Who directed Combat Academy?

Combat Academy was directed by Neal Israel.

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Who is in the cast of Combat Academy?

Combat Academy stars George Clooney as Maj. Biff Woods, John Ratzenberger as Mr. Barnett and Robert Culp as General Edward 'Ed' Woods, among 19 credited actors.

Does Combat Academy have a post-credit scene?

No. Combat Academy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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