Your Mother Wears Combat Boots

Your Mother Wears Combat Boots

She’s taking basic training to a whole new level!

1989 · 100 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy

An overprotective single mother tries to stop her son joining the parachute unit by sending him to the college, fearful that he may end up his life like his father did. He secretly leaves the college and joins the army, but the mother finds out and makes a bet with him that if she passes the basic training, he will leave the unit.

Directed by Anson Williams · Written by Susan Hunter

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Barbara Eden Brenda Andersen
Héctor Elizondo Sergeant Burke
Meagen Fay Edie Winchell
David Kaufman James Michael Andersen
Richard McGregor Barry Barnes
Conchata Ferrell Specialist Mononaghee
Maria O'Brien Carla
Annabelle Gurwitch
A.J. Stephans
Keith Adams
Bob Banks Drill Sergeant
Kate Benton Susan Zimmel

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