The classic 195559 sitcom the phil silvers show also known as youll. Bilko movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Bilko is a wellliked conman in charge of the army bases motor pool, developing a hover tank and unofficially of gambling etc. The tv series was also pretty dang funny for those who remember it. Steve martin and dan aykroyd star in this wild comedy about the. Like almost all of steve martin s movies the plot is incredibly simple admittedly so was the source material. Hes also a goodnatured con man, providing gambling facilities for the soldiers on base. But what makes it better is the ensemble cast rising above the mid 1990s feel. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone.
Steve martin, who stars as master sergeant ernest bilko, was clearly inspired by silvers sometimes oily audacity on the old tv show, which was a favorite for its irreverence in a time when the. His commanding officer, colonel hall dan aykroyd is mostly oblivious to bilkos antics. Phil hartman, steve martin, dan aykroyd, movie description. Bilko is a wellliked conman in charge of the army bases motor. Martin is the inexplicable the incorrigible the invicible sgt.
Bilko is great on its own just with the cast of steve martin, dan aykroyd, and phil hartman. Bilko was the second cinema movie to have a sgt abbreviation title for star steve martin who had previously appeared in sgt. Steve martin s performance does little to nothing to invoke the memory of phil silvers performance as bilko on the classic tv show. Thorn phil hartman, shows up, intent on ruining his career and stealing his girlfriend, rita glenne headly, bilko must take extra care. I might have started with a more manic type, like jim carrey, or someone identified with smoothtalking con men, like joe mantegna. But martin s performance, and the film in general, have a goofy. Bilkosteve martin movie media press kit 8x10 photos. Bilko is in charge of the motor pool at an army base. Bilko, a conniving motor pool supervisor who uses his position to finance various getrichquick schemes.
Bilko trailer directed by jonathan lynn and starring steve martin, dan aykroyd, phil hartman, daryl mitchell, max casella. It is an adaptation of the iconic 1950s television series the phil silvers show, often informally called sgt. Bilko the 1996 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Nov, 2011 scene from the 1996 movie sgt bilko involving a fixed boxing match. One man hates bilko and hes coming to inspect the base for possible closure. Bilko steve martin oversees his bases gambling operations and occasionally runs a little con game, all under the oblivious nose of his. Ernest bilko steve martin, a man for whom be all you can be is an invitation to take the. Pepper in that movie, but instead a doctor, a character called dr. Comedy directed by jonathan lynn and starring steve martin and phil hartman. Being a longtime fan of steve martin, i found this movie to be an exceptional.
Bilko, a conniving motor pool supervisor who uses his position to finance various getrichquick schemes, including illegal gambling, at a kansas military base. See who they starred with and what they are working on now. Bilko official trailer this slick and rather nasty comedy follows the escapades of master sgt. Steve martin would not have been the first name on my list to play sgt. Being a longtime fan of steve martin, i found this movie to be an exceptional, rolling on the floor comedy.
Bilko is a simple and fun movie that i enjoyed even the second time i watched it on tv. Bilko steve martin oversees his bases gambling operations and occasionally runs a little con game, all under the oblivious nose of his commanding officer, col. Bilko, or simply bilko, and stars steve martin, dan aykroyd, and phil hartman. All he ever wanted was an honest weeks pay for an honest days work the army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Starring steve martin, dan aykroyd, phil hartman, glenne headly, daryl mitchell, austin pendleton, chris rock. Starz delivers exclusive original series and the best hollywood hits. Steve martin stars with dan aykroyd and phil hartman in an outrageous comedy from imagine entertainment.
Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. The tonight show starring jimmy fallon recommended for you. Bilko 1996 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. There is an enclave of the us military base fort baxter that is forever las vegas, with sgt. Martin has also hosted saturday night live fifteen. Ernie bilko martin presiding over a ragbag troop of soldiers more adept at loading dice than guns. With steve martin, dan aykroyd, phil hartman, glenne headly. He is best known for his roles in the films the jerk 1979, the man with two brains 1983, three amigos 1986, roxanne 1987, planes, trains and automobiles 1987, parenthood 1989, father of the bride 1991, cheaper by the dozen 2003, and the pink panther 2006. Bilko ste ve martin movie media press kit 8x10 photos. Working as a disneyland concessionaire in his teens, comedian steve martin s first experiences in entertainment were of the party performer variety he picked up skills in juggling, tapdancing, sleight of hand, and balloon sculpting, among other. When an old enemy from his past shows up to inspect his records and steal away his fiancee, sgt. You dont have to have been in the service to enjoy this movie, but for those who have worn the uniform you wont be able not to laugh your behind off. True confessions with martin short and steve martin duration.
This is steve martin at his very best and its unfortunate that he hasnt replicated his hilarious performance post bilko. I first watched it when i was in the military and couldnt deny the similarities between the movie s characters and my experiences with those i served with and under. But at fort baxter, theres one unit that cant even form a straight line steve martin stars with dan aykroyd and phil hartman in an outrageous comedy from imagine entertainment. The following is the filmography for actor and comedian steve martin. And even though most of the jokes are silly and stereotypical, the film is made in such a way that it clicks and makes you laugh every time.
Mar 29, 1996 sergeant bilko, directed by jonathan lynn my cousin vinny, nuns on the run is a new, colorful movie that has had to make significant adjustments to the blackandwhite television classic. Bilko steve martin oversees his bases gambling operations and occasionally runs a little con game, all under the oblivious nose of his commanding. Bilko is a 1996 american comedy film directed by jonathan lynn and written by andy breckman. But martins performance, and the film in general, have a goofy. Apr 12, 20 true confessions with martin short and steve martin duration. This movie was irritatingly silly and not at all funny. Martin is the inexplicable, the incorrigible, the invincible sgt. The film is full of gratifying gags like these, but it also has to strain for newly. Bilko stars stevemartin, danaykroyd, philhartman, glenneheadly the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 34 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic.
The phil silvers show was the basis of a critically and commercially unsuccessful movie, sgt. His commanding officer, colonel hall dan aykroyd is mostly oblivious to bilko s antics. Bilko 1996, starring steve martin as bilko, dan aykroyd as colonel hall, max casella as paparelli, and eric edwards as doberman, with phil silvers daughter, cathy silvers, at lt. Steve martins performance does little to nothing to invoke the memory of phil silvers performance as bilko on the classic tv show. Scene from the 1996 movie sgt bilko involving a fixed boxing match. Steve martins top 10 movies and complete filmography 2020. Sergeant bilko, directed by jonathan lynn my cousin vinny, nuns on the run is a new, colorful movie that has had to make significant adjustments to. Ernie bilko leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.
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