Sgt. Bilko (film)

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Sgt. Bilko
Movie poster for Sgt. Bilko
Directed by	Jonathan Lynn
Produced by	Brian Grazer
Written by	Nat Hiken Andy Breckman
Starring	Steve Martin Dan Aykroyd Phil Hartman
Music by	Alan Silvestri
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date(s)	March 29, 1996
Running time	93 min.
Language	English
Budget	$29 million (estimated)
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Sgt. Bilko is a 1996 comedy film created by the Writers Guild of America. It was directed by Jonathan Lynn and written by Andy Breckman. It was the remake of the the Phil Silvers Show.

[edit] Plot

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Bilko, played by Steve Martin, is in charge of the motor pool at a small US Army camp. Exploiting this position, he directs a number of scams ranging from gambling to renting out military vehicles. His commanding officer, Colonel Hall, overlooks Bilko's money making schemes, as he is more concerned with his own affairs. Bad news begins when inspector Major Thorn (played by Phil Hartman), Bilko's rival, arrives at the camp and begins to cast scrutiny on Bilko's record. The motivation for Thorn's actions is due to the intense rivalry between the two due to several mishaps in the past, particularly Thorn's damaged career due to Bilko's scams. Thorn's revenge ensues and ultimately it becomes a battle of wits between the two men. Thorn's reliance on sabotage ultimately leads to his downfall and he is sent to Greenland. Also within the movie's plot is Bilko's fiancee, Rita, whom Bilko has stood up several times at the altar. Bilko is given an ultimatum to win her back within 30 days or to lose her forever.