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Release Date: 1995

Cast: Steven Martini, Stephen Coleman, David DeHart, Michael Gabel, Michael Ironside, William Hickey, Orlando Brown, Joshua Todd Diveley, Karyn Parsons, Albert Hall, Ross Bickell, Damon Wayans

Categories: Movies, Comedy, Family

Major Payne is a 1995 comedy film, starring Damon Wayans. The film is a loose remake of the 1955 film The Private War of Major Benson, starring Charlton Heston. While generally receiving unfavorable reviews, the movie has become a cult favorite, especially with JROTC/Civil Air Patrol cadet programs. United States Marine Corps Major Benson Winifred Payne (Damon Wayans), a hardened Marine, returns from a violent but successful drug raid in South America, only to find out that he has again been denied his long-hoped-for promotion to the grade of Lieutenant Colonel. Instead, Payne receives an... MORE

Major Payne is a 1995 comedy film, starring Damon Wayans. The film is a loose remake of the 1955 film The Private War of Major Benson, starring Charlton Heston. While generally receiving unfavorable reviews, the movie has become a cult favorite, especially with JROTC/Civil Air Patrol cadet programs. United States Marine Corps Major Benson Winifred Payne (Damon Wayans), a hardened Marine, returns from a violent but successful drug raid in South America, only to find out that he has again been denied his long-hoped-for promotion to the grade of Lieutenant Colonel. Instead, Payne receives an honorable discharge on the grounds that "the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield", and that his killing skills are no longer needed. After leaving the military, Payne finds life as a civilian unbearable, and within days reaches his breaking point. To help adjust, he applies for a job as a police officer. However, during the test to see how applicants handle domestic violence disputes, he "neutralizes" the "abusive husband" by knocking him unconscious. Payne is jailed on charges of assault. His former General visits him in prison and informs Payne that he has managed to secure LESS