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Private Benjamin
“The Army was no laughing matter until Judy Benjamin joined it.”
5.9 / 10• 1980• 1h 50m•R• English
Comedy
Storyline
A sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.
Cast & Crew
Goldie Hawn
Judy Benjamin
Lead
Eileen Brennan
Capt. Doreen Lewis
Armand Assante
Henrí Trémont
Robert Webber
Col. Clay Thornbush
Sam Wanamaker
Teddy Benjamin
Barbara Barrie
Harriet Benjamin
Mary Kay Place
Pvt. Mary Lou Glass
Harry Dean Stanton
Sgt. Jim Ballard
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Howard Zieff's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Private Benjamin is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
