Best Defense 1984
“Unfortunately, they're both on our side.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Willard Huyck
- Networks
- Paramount Pictures, Cinema Group Ventures, Eddie Murphy Productions
What is Best Defense?
Best Defense is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 20, 1984
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Cinema Group Ventures, Eddie Murphy Productions
- Genres
- Comedy, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.3/10
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Paramount Pictures, Cinema Group Ventures, Eddie Murphy Productions
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Overview
Best Defense is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy, War. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, Cinema Group Ventures, Eddie Murphy Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A bumbling engineer races to rid a tank of insects before battle.”
- Humorous twist on military hardware
- Brief 94‑minute runtime
- Not a serious war film
Watch it if you enjoy light military comedies with a quirky premise.
Its comedic tone makes it suitable for general audiences, though some military jokes may feel dated.
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When was Best Defense released?
It was released in the United States on July 20, 1984.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What genre does Best Defense belong to?
It is classified as a comedy and war film.
Where is the tank intended to be used in the story?
The tank is slated for use in Kuwait.
What is the main problem the engineer faces?
He must remove bugs from the tank before an Army officer can deploy it.
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