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05/30/07
Up the Academy (1980)
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Reviews Counted: 4
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Rotten:4
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Runtime: 88 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Four freshmen attending a military academy wreak havoc with an endless series of wild pranks. The soundtrack features the music of Pat Benatar, the Kinks, Blondie and Cheap Trick.
Starring: Ralph Macchio, Barbara Bach, Tom Poston, Ron Leibman
Director: Robert Downey
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Notable only because its star, Ron Liebman, sued the studio to have his name removed from the credits and advertising.
05/30/07
Cheerfully and rudely haphazard.
05/30/07
Top CriticI can plainly understand why several involved parties lobbied to get their names removed from this film.
02/13/06
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