In the Army Now (1965)
“Sleep tight, America! The safety of the free world rests in his hands!”
Bones Conway and Jack Kaufman, two misguided youths, join the reserves to make some easy money for their entrepreneurial dreams. Unfortunately, no sooner than they finish basic training they find themselves at war as part of the water purification team.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Daniel Petrie Jr., this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Pauly Shore, Andy Dick, Lori Petty, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Pauly Shore
as Bones Conway
Alfred Burke
as Frank Marker
Andy Dick
as Jack Kaufman
Lori Petty
as Christine Jones
David Alan Grier
as Fred Ostroff
Esai Morales
as Sgt. Stern
Lynn Whitfield
as Sgt. Ladd
Art LaFleur
as First Sergeant Brandon T. Williams
Fabiana Udenio
as Gabriella
Glenn Morshower
as Recruiting Sergeant Richard Day
Beau Billingslea
as Sergeant Daniels
Peter Spellos
as Mr. Quinn
Brendan Fraser
as Link (Uncredited)Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 60 min |
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