Biloxi Blues
~The Army made Eugene a man. But Daisy gave him basic training!
Overview
A Jewish teenager sets three goals: lose his virginity, become a writer, and survive World War II.
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
- War
General Information
Release Date: 1988-03-25
Budget: $20000000
Revenue: $51684798
Runtime: 106 min
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