Hollywood misfits trade scripts for stripes in this Cold War-era military farce.
WEEKEND WARRIORS
The Platoon That Loves To Party!
In 1961, with war looming in Berlin, an Air National Guard unit of actors, journalists and studio personnel is up for military academy consideration.
Weekend Warriors is a 1986 American action-comedy-drama film directed by Bert Convy about an Air National Guard unit in 1961, made up of actors, journalists, and studio personnel, who are up for military academy consideration as war looms in Berlin.
Why Cult
The film centers on actors, journalists, and studio personnel thrust into Air National Guard duty, blending entertainment world antics with military mishap.
Lloyd Bridges heads up the cast as Col. Archer, delivering authority and comedic timing in equal measure.
Set in 1961 against Berlin tensions, the film uses the looming threat of war as the backdrop for farcical military misadventures.
Game show mainstay Bert Convy takes a surprising turn as director, steering this blend of action, comedy, and drama.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weekend Warriors about? +
Weekend Warriors is about an Air National Guard unit of actors, journalists, and studio personnel in 1961, facing military academy consideration as war looms in Berlin.
When was Weekend Warriors released? +
Weekend Warriors was released in 1986.
Who directed Weekend Warriors? +
Weekend Warriors was directed by Bert Convy.
How long is Weekend Warriors? +
Weekend Warriors has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is Weekend Warriors? +
Weekend Warriors is an action, comedy, and drama film.
Where can I watch Weekend Warriors? +
Weekend Warriors is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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