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Up the Academy (1980) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Up the Academy at a Glance
Up the Academy is a 1980 comedy film directed by Robert Downey Sr., starring Ralph Macchio, Wendell Brown and Tommy Citera. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and came out on June 6, 1980. Up the Academy is rated 4.7/10 by TMDB users across 34 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they be "real men" after one year.
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Ralph Macchio
Chooch Bombalazzi
Wendell Brown
Eisenhower "Ike" MacArthur
Tommy Citera
Hash
Hutch Parker
Oliver Holt (as J. Hutchison)
Harry Teinowitz
Rodney Ververgaert
Tom Poston
Sgt. Skip Sisson
Antonio Fargas
Coach
Stacey Nelkin
Candy
Barbara Bach
Bliss
Robert Downey Jr.
Boy on Soccer Team (uncredited)
Ron Leibman
Major Vaughn Liceman (uncredited)
Ian Wolfe
Commandant Causeway
Frequently Asked Questions About Up the Academy
What is the release date of Up the Academy?
Up the Academy was released on June 6, 1980.
How long is Up the Academy?
Up the Academy runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Up the Academy?
Up the Academy stars Ralph Macchio as Chooch Bombalazzi, Wendell Brown as Eisenhower "Ike" MacArthur, Tommy Citera as Hash and Hutch Parker as Oliver Holt (as J. Hutchison). The cast also includes Harry Teinowitz, Tom Poston, Antonio Fargas and Stacey Nelkin.
Who directed Up the Academy?
Up the Academy was directed by Robert Downey Sr.. The screenplay is credited to Jay Tarses and Tom Patchett.
What kind of movie is Up the Academy?
Up the Academy is listed on TMDB as a comedy film.
What is Up the Academy rated?
Up the Academy is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 4.7/10 from 34 votes.
Where can I watch the Up the Academy trailer?
You can watch the trailer for Up the Academy, "Up The Academy (1980) Official Trailer - Ron Leibman, Wendell Brown Comedy Movie HD", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Up the Academy?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Up the Academy include Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous (2008), Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Three O'Clock High (1987), Police Academy (1984) and Spa Weekend (2026).
Can I stream the full movie of Up the Academy on 123Movies?
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