Summaries

A retired fighter pilot becomes the head of his alma matter military high school for two weeks with hilarious consequences. He shapes up the school and raises morale so that they are able to win the "brass-axe" competition versus another local military academy.—Anonymous

Joe Knox is a U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot, who upon learning that he is no longer fit to fly, and while awaiting to be reassigned, he decides to go to the only place he felt at home, Garfield Military Academy. But when he arrives, he sees that the place is no longer as he remembers it. He then meets with General Garfield, who tells him that this could be the year that the Academy will be closed. But Knox, feeling that it's a mistake, wishes he could do something, and the General tells him there is; take charge. Which he does, and finds himself dealing with a lot of belligerent youths and a teacher who thinks he's a dinosaur.[email protected]

Details

Keywords
  • high school
  • military
  • teenage boy
  • pilot
  • leadership
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Jan 12, 1984
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Mt. Carroll, Illinois, USA
Production companies A. Shane Company

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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