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In a world where military technology is at the forefront, an unsuspecting tank manufacturer, a major general of a defense company, finds himself embroiled in a series of unexpected situations when his tank prototype is sent into a real conflict. Surrounded by an army of incompetents, the general tries to prove that his invention is the perfect solution for the battlefield. However, things don't go as he expected.

As the conflict escalates, the protagonist faces a plot of espionage, saboteurs, and a rival army that seems to have more cunning than strength, leading him to question not only the value of his creation but also his own competence. Through a mix of comedy, action, and social critique, the general must grapple with his own demons while trying to salvage his career and reputation.

With a cast that includes a famous comedian, the film becomes a feast of absurd situations and unexpected twists, all wrapped in a satire about the defense industry and the absurdity of militarism. Amidst comedic explosions and eccentric characters, the protagonist manages to transform his desperation into wit, discovering that sometimes the best defense isn't always a good attack, but a good dose of humor. With an unexpected ending, the film poses the question of the true cost of war and the value of peace.

Media type
Movie
Year
1984
Director
Willard Huyck
Writer
Gloria Katz
Willard Huyck
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
3.80
Service
Metacritic
Rating
29.00
Actors
Dudley Moore
Eddie Murphy
Kate Capshaw
George Dzundza
Mark Arnott
Peter Michael Goetz
Tom Noonan
David Rasche
Paul Comi
Darryl Henriques
Joel Polis
John A. Zee
Matthew Laurance
Christopher Maher
Lorry Goldman
Charles David Richards
Tyler Tyhurst
Eduardo Ricard
William Marquez
Deborah Fallender
Raye Birk
Ellen Crawford
Gene Dynarski
John Hostetter
David Paymer
Dennis Redfield
Jerry Hyman
Hugo Stanger
Tracey Ross
Michael Scalera
Rob Wininger
Gary Bayer
Gender
Comedy
BΓ©lica
Country
United States
Producers
Gloria Katz
Streaming
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Original title
Best Defense
Duration
94
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