The Robert Downey Jr Film Guide
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The Robert Downey Jr Film Guide |
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Up the Academy (1980) |
Summary |
Hijinks ensue at an all-boys military school. |
Direction |
Robert Downey Sr. |
Downey Factor |
Only appears in one scene |
Character |
An uncredited role as a soccer player |
Looks |
Like a blurry 14 year old boy. |
Other Actors |
Ralph Macchio, Allyson Downey, Antonio Fargas |
Connection |
Allyson Downey (sister) in Pound. Robert Downey Sr.'s Hugo Pool, Pound, Rented Lips, America, Too Much Sun,Greaser's Palace, in The Last Party and Johnny Be Good. Ralph Macchio in Too Much Sun. |
Availability |
Check your local video store. Not released on DVD |
Foreign Titles |
Argentina: Picardias en La Academia (Rascals in the Academy) Brazil: Rebeldes na Academia (Rebels in the Academy) France: A Fond la Fac Germany: Die Kadetten Akademie (The Cadet Academy) Spain: A Toda Marcha (All March) |
Rotten Tomatoes |
Up the Academy |
2 Reasaons to See It |
1. Behold the comedy that was so bad, Mad Magazine paid HBO $30K to have their name taken off the cable version. 2. Ralph Macchio's breakout performance. |
Overall |
He's an extra who says nothing and is barely visible. |
If You Liked It
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