Best Defense(1984)
Unfortunately, they're both on our side.
Best Defense Synopsis
An engineer fails to get the bugs out of a tank before an Army officer has to use it in Kuwait.
Best Defense (1984) is a comedy and war film directed by Willard Huyck, released on July 20, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Dudley Moore, Eddie Murphy, Kate Capshaw and George Dzundza. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 131 ratings.
- Director:
- Willard Huyck
- Writers:
- Robert Grossbach, Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck
- Producers:
- Gloria Katz
- Cinematographer:
- Donald Peterman
- Composer:
- Patrick Williams
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Cinema Group Ventures, Eddie Murphy Productions
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $19,265,302
- Status:
- Released
Best Defense (1984) Trailer
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Best Defense Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dudley Moore
as Wylie
Eddie Murphy
as Landry
Kate Capshaw
as Laura
George Dzundza
as Loparino
Helen Shaver
as Claire
- Mark Arnott
Mark Arnott
as Brank
Peter Michael Goetz
as Joyner
Tom Noonan
as Holtzman
David Rasche
as Jeff
Paul Comi
as Chief Agent
Darryl Henriques
as Colonel Zayas
Joel Polis
as First Agent
Key crew
Directed by Willard Huyck, written by Robert Grossbach, Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck, produced by Gloria Katz.
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Best Defense Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 131 ratings.
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Best Defense – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Best Defense online?
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Best Defense (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Best Defense?
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The main cast of Best Defense (1984) includes Dudley Moore, Eddie Murphy, Kate Capshaw, George Dzundza and Helen Shaver. The film was directed by Willard Huyck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Best Defense released?
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Best Defense was released on July 20, 1984 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Best Defense worth watching?
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Best Defense (1984) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 131 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Best Defense?
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Yes. The official Best Defense trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.