The Pentagon Wars
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From the director of “Made In America” and “The Money Pit” comes a hilarious look at one of the most expensive blunders in military history. Over 17 years and almost as many billion dollars have gone into devising the BFV (Bradley Fighting Vehicle). There's only one problem. . . it doesn't work. (Spoiler alert: 25 years later ... it does work.)
The Pentagon Wars is a 1998 comedy-drama TV movie directed by Richard Benjamin that satirizes the real-world development of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Based on a true story of military bureaucracy and engineering mishaps, the film chronicles how billions of dollars and nearly two decades were spent creating a vehicle that initially failed to meet its core specifications. Now available to stream, it offers a darkly comedic take on one of the most expensive defense procurement failures in U.S. history.
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Kelsey GrammerGeneral Partridge
Cary ElwesColonel James Burton
Viola DavisSgt. Fanning
John C. McGinleyColonel J.D. Bock
Tom WrightMajor William Sayers
Clifton PowellSgt. Benjamn Dalton
Dewey WeberSpec-4 Granger
Richard SchiffColonel Smith
J.C. MacKenzieJones
Olympia DukakisMadam Chairwoman
Christopher GroveCongressman #1
Sam AndersonCongressman #2
Darcas MacopsonUSMC Guard at Subway- Dominic D. DeNiroGuard at Military Base
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When did The Pentagon Wars come out?
The Pentagon Wars premiered on February 28, 1998 as a TV movie.
Is The Pentagon Wars based on a true story?
Yes, it's based on the real history of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle's troubled development, which consumed billions of dollars and 17+ years before the vehicle actually became functional.
Who directed The Pentagon Wars?
Richard Benjamin directed the film; he's also known for directing comedies like Made in America and The Money Pit.
What genres is The Pentagon Wars?
It's a comedy-drama war film that uses humor to critique military procurement and bureaucratic inefficiency.
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