Sgt. Bilko (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sgt. Bilko is a 1996 comedy directed by Jonathan Lynn, starring Steve Martin, John Marshall Jones and Max Casella. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $38 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sgt. Bilko About?
The premise of Sgt. Bilko without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sergeant Bilko orchestrates elaborate schemes and runs a profitable gambling operation within his army base, constantly evading the watchful eyes of his superiors. His carefully constructed world is threatened by the arrival of Major Thorn, who is intent on exposing Bilko's activities and winning the affections of a woman they both desire. Bilko must then use all of his ingenuity to stay ahead and devise a plan to thwart Thorn's ambitions.
Sgt. Bilko Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- con man
- army base
- anti hero
- african american
- feud
- gambling
- grudge
- tank
- vendetta
- scam
- irreverence
- u.s. army
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- master sergeant
- betting
- based on tv series
- character name in title
- army sergeant
- boxing match
- poker game
- surname in title
- obstacle course
- mechanic
- sabotage
- motor pool
- revenge
- greenland
- u.s. soldier
- wedding
- hovercraft
- horse
- surprise ending
- 1990s
- sergeant
- man wears a uniform
- woman wears a uniform
- falling into mud
- man disguised as a woman
- reflection in a mirror
- helicopter
- martial arts
- flirting
- cigarette smoking
- marriage proposal
- money
- reckless driving
- romantic rivalry
- flashback
- computer
- bride
- casino
Sgt. Bilko Cast
Steve Martin leads the cast, with John Marshall Jones and Max Casella. Directed by Jonathan Lynn; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jonathan Lynn
Also Starring in Sgt. Bilko
· 6 moreMore from Jonathan Lynn
More films directed by Jonathan Lynn, best-rated first: My Cousin Vinny, Wild Target, The Fighting Temptations and The Distinguished Gentleman.
Sgt. Bilko Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Sgt. Bilko 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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TMDB 58% User score
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Sgt. Bilko Plot Summary
What happens in Sgt. Bilko from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko (Steve Martin) oversees the motor pool at Fort Baxter, a modest U.S. Army base engaged in crafting cutting-edge military technology. Leveraging his position, he orchestrates a variety of clever scams, including a betting scheme where he tests a soldier’s claims of strength against a horse in a tug-of-war match. This results in a surprising payday for Bilko after a strategically orchestrated first loss. Among his various ventures, he also plans to establish a daycare center on base to gain access to children’s allowances.
Full summary
The whole story of Sgt. Bilko, scene by scene
Sgt. Bilko Box Office
Sgt. Bilko grossed $38 million worldwide. $30.4 million came from the US and Canada and $7.6 million (20%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$38M
- US & Canada
- $30.4M
- International
- $7.6M
Sgt. Bilko Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sgt. Bilko.
How Well Do You Know Sgt. Bilko?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of the movie?
Cars in Sgt. Bilko
35 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV M1043 and the FMC M113.
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AM General HMMWV M1043 Important role -
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1991 Chevrolet Corvette C4 Minor role -
1995 Geo Prizm Minor role
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Movies Like Sgt. Bilko
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Here Come the Marines, Buck Privates and At War with the Army.
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Here Come the Marines 1952 -
Buck Privates 1941 -
At War with the Army 1950 -
They Called Him Bulldozer 1978 -
The Sergeant Rompiglioni Becomes… Corporal 1975 -
No Time for Sergeants 1955 -
Police Academy 1984 -
Blame It on the Bellboy 1992 -
Frank McKlusky, C.I. 2002 -
A Man Called Sarge 1990 -
Brannigan 1975 -
Stripes 1981
Sgt. Bilko FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sgt. Bilko, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sgt. Bilko?
Sgt. Bilko runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Sgt. Bilko released?
Sgt. Bilko was released on March 29, 1996.
Who directed Sgt. Bilko?
Sgt. Bilko was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
More films by Jonathan Lynn Who is in the cast of Sgt. Bilko?
Sgt. Bilko stars Steve Martin, John Marshall Jones and Max Casella, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Sgt. Bilko make at the box office?
Sgt. Bilko grossed $38 million worldwide ($30.4 million domestic, $7.6 million international).
How is Sgt. Bilko rated?
Sgt. Bilko has 5.8/10 on IMDb and 58% on TMDB.
Does Sgt. Bilko have a post-credit scene?
No. Sgt. Bilko has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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