Major Payne is a 1995 American comedy film directed by Nick Castle and starring Damon Wayans, who wrote with Dean Lorey and Gary Rosen. The film co stars Karyn Parsons, Steven Martini and Michael Ironside. It is a loose remake of the 1955 film The Private War of Major Benson, starring Charlton Heston. Major Payne was released in the United States on March 24 and grossed $30 million. Wayans plays a military officer who, after being discharged, attempts to lead a dysfunctional group of cadets to victory in a competition.
| Director | Nick Castle |
| Produced by | Eric L. Gold, Michael Rachmil |
| Writer(s) | Dean Lorey, Gary Rosen, Damon Wayans |
| Screenplay by | William Roberts, Richard Alan Simmons |
| Starring | Damon Wayans, Karyn Parsons, Michael Ironside |
| Music | Craig Safan |
| Cinematography | Richard Bowen |
| Edited by | Patrick Kennedy |
| Production, company | Wife 'n Kids Productions |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Released | March 24, 1995 |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $30.1 million |
| Netflix ID | 729725 |
About Major Payne
An honorably discharged Major finds himself commanding a disorderly group of delinquents and outcasts at the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
Achievement of Major Payne
The film was written by star Damon Wayans. It is a loose remake of the 1955 war film The Private War of Major Benson.
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Latest information about Major Payne updated on July 28 2021.
