Major Payne
He's looking for a few good men... or a few guys old enough to shave.
1995 · 95 min · ★ 6.5 · Adventure, Comedy, Family
Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield. A career Marine, he has no idea what to do as a civilian, so his commander finds him a job - commanding officer of a local school's JROTC program, a bunch of ragtag losers with no hope.
Directed by Nick Castle · Written by Dean Lorey
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William Hickey Dr. Phillips -
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Albert Hall Gen. Decker -
Steven Martini Cadet Alex Stone -
Chris Owen Cadet Wuliger -
Andrew Leeds Cadet Dotson - J Joseph Blaire Cadet Bryan
- M Mark W. Madison Cadet Fox
- P Peyton Chesson-Fohl Cadet Sgt. Johnson
- S Stephen Coleman Cadet Leland
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