Combat High (TV Movie 1986)

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Keith Gordon

Max Mendelsson

Wallace Langham

Perry Barnett
(as Wally Ward)

George Clooney

Maj. Biff Woods

Dana Hill

Sgt. Andrea Pritchett

Elya Baskin

Interpreter

Tina Caspary

Mary Beth

Danny Nucci

Jai

Kevin Haley

Kevin

Jesse Welles

Mrs. Mendelsson

Robert Culp

General Edward 'Ed' Woods

Jamie Farr

Col. Frierick

Sherman Hemsley

Judge Daley

Bernie Kopell

Mr. Mendelsson

Richard Moll

Col. Felix Long Sr.

Marc Price

Felix Long, Jr.

John Ratzenberger

Mr. Barnett

Dick Van Patten

Principal

David Raynr

Winston

Director
- Neal Israel
Writer
- Paul W. Shapiro
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Trivia
Originally called 'Combat High' when it premiered on the NBC network in 1986. Due to Neal Israel's connection with Police Academy (1984), this tele-movie was renamed 'Combat Academy' when the film went into syndication.

Goofs
When Maxwell puts the sticker onto the back of the army truck, its almost straight. When it drives away, it's at an angle.

Quotes
Maj. Biff Woods: What are you all doing in my room? And what's this forest is doing in my room?

Connections
Referenced in Jimmy Kimmel Live!: George Clooney/Amanda Seyfried/Tones and I (2020)

Soundtracks
Be Chrool To Your Scuel
Written by Dee Snider
Performed by Twisted Sister

A funny film with plenty of laughs

This 1986 made for TV movie never intended to be a classic, but there are plenty of funny bits. An all star cast (basically old TV show stars) support this film in which 2 misfits are sent off to military school after a prank pulled on city workers. There they are taught discipline and it is funny how these two try to defy authority with their old hi-jinks. Ladies, George Clooney gives a decent performance as an army major, in a subplot with his father. There are many laughs and there are some serious tones as well. Not for everyone, but a good film for a laugh. Underrated in my opinion.