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Weekend Warriors (1986): Cast & Box Office

Weekend Warriors (1986) movie poster

Weekend Warriors is a 1986 action drama directed by Bert Convy, starring Matt McCoy as Ames, Lloyd Bridges and Vic Tayback. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $351,623 worldwide.

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Weekend Warriors (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Bert Convy
Genres
Drama , Action , Comedy , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Weekend Warriors About?

The premise of Weekend Warriors without spoilers.

Set in 1961 Berlin, a quirky Air National Guard platoon made up of actors, journalists and studio staff must prove itself as it faces possible enrollment in a military academy. Their fondness for partying collides with the looming threat of war, creating a comedic‑dramatic mix as they grapple with duty, camaraderie and military bureaucracy.

Weekend Warriors Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • teen sex comedy
  • sex comedy
  • sleaze
  • female topless nudity
  • female nudity
  • airforce
  • 1960s
  • obscene finger gesture
  • hollywood sign
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Weekend Warriors Cast & Characters

Matt McCoy leads the cast as Ames, with Lloyd Bridges as Col. Archer and Vic Tayback as Sgt. Burdge. Directed by Bert Convy; 16 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

Weekend Warriors Box Office

Weekend Warriors grossed $351,623 worldwide.

1986 box office

Worldwide gross

$351.6K

US & Canada
$351.6K
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How Well Do You Know Weekend Warriors?

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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Cars

Cars in Weekend Warriors

1 car on screen: the 1959 Edsel Corsair.

  • 1959 Edsel Corsair in Weekend Warriors 1959 Edsel Corsair
Details

Weekend Warriors Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Hollywood Air Force” and “Crazy Air Force”.

Also known as
  • Hollywood Air Force
  • Crazy Air Force
  • Zwariowany pułk lotniczy
  • Loucademia De Pilotos
  • Reclutas en las fuerzas aéreas
  • 폭소 할리우드 공군

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FAQ

Weekend Warriors FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Weekend Warriors, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Weekend Warriors?

Weekend Warriors runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Weekend Warriors released?

Weekend Warriors was released on October 1, 1986.

Who directed Weekend Warriors?

Weekend Warriors was directed by Bert Convy.

More films by Bert Convy

Who is in the cast of Weekend Warriors?

Weekend Warriors stars Matt McCoy as Ames, Lloyd Bridges as Col. Archer and Vic Tayback as Sgt. Burdge, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Weekend Warriors make at the box office?

Weekend Warriors grossed $351,623 worldwide.

Does Weekend Warriors have a post-credit scene?

No. Weekend Warriors has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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