Goldie Hawn stars as Judy Benjamin, with Eileen Brennan as Captain Doreen Lewis and Armand Assante as Henri Tremont in the 1980 comedy film Private Benjamin.
Main cast
- Judy BenjaminGoldie HawnMain
- Captain Doreen LewisEileen BrennanMain
- Henri TremontArmand AssanteMain
Supporting cast
- Private First Class Mary Lou GlassP.J. SolesSupp
- Private First Class Wanda WinterMary Kay PlaceSupp
- Private First Class Harriet BenjaminJanis PaigeSupp
- Private First Class GianelliLisa HartmanSupp
- Private First Class StacySally KirklandSupp
- Sergeant Jim BallardHarry Dean StantonSupp
- Colonel Clay ThornbushRobert WebberSupp
Guest & voice
- Teddy Benjamin (Judy’s father)Sam WanamakerGuest
- Yale Goodman (Judy’s lawyer)Albert BrooksGuest
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About this cast
Private Benjamin is a 1980 American comedy film directed by Howard Zieff and starring Goldie Hawn as a pampered young woman who joins the US Army after her husband dies on their wedding night. The film follows her transformation from a naive recruit into a capable soldier, supported by a strong ensemble cast including Eileen Brennan and Armand Assante.
FAQs
Who plays Judy Benjamin in Private Benjamin?
Goldie Hawn plays the lead role of Judy Benjamin in the 1980 film Private Benjamin.
Who plays Captain Doreen Lewis in Private Benjamin?
Eileen Brennan plays the tough but fair Captain Doreen Lewis in Private Benjamin.
Who plays Henri Tremont in Private Benjamin?
Armand Assante plays Henri Tremont, the French gynecologist who romances Judy Benjamin.
Is Private Benjamin based on a true story?
No, Private Benjamin is a fictional comedy film written by Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer, and Harvey Miller.
Was Private Benjamin a TV series as well?
Yes, a short-lived TV series adaptation aired on CBS from 1981 to 1983, starring Lorna Patterson as Judy Benjamin.
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