Private Benjamin Movie Review 1980

Lighthearted fare about a pampered New York Jewish princess who impulsively enlists in the U.S. Army after her husband dies on their wedding night. Hawn, who also produced, creates a character loveable even at her worst moments and brings a surprising amount of depth to this otherwise frivolous look at high society attitudes. Basis for a TV series.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Widows & Widowers, Military Comedy, Yuppie Nightmares, Military: Army, Female Bonding

Screenplay

Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer, Harvey Miller

Cast

Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Albert Brooks, Robert Webber, Armand Assante, Barbara Barrie, Mary Kay Place, Sally Kirkland, Craig T. Nelson, Harry Dean Stanton, Sam Wanamaker

Cinematography

David M. Walsh

Director

Howard Zieff

Music

Bill Conti

Awards

Writers Guild 1980: Orig. Screenplay.