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Renaissance Man

PG-1319942h 8mPenny Marshall
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 13% · Metacritic 44
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"One man's mission to teach the few, the proud... The impossible!"

An advertising man is slowly sliding downhill. When he is fired from his job in Detroit, he signs up for unemployment. One day they find him a job: teaching thinking skills to Army recruits. He arrives on base to find that there is no structure set up for the class.

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Vietnam VeteranCommercialAdvertising ExpertSoldierUnemploymentWoman DirectorTeachers And Students

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Frequently asked questions

What is Renaissance Man (1994) about?

An advertising man is slowly sliding downhill. When he is fired from his job in Detroit, he signs up for unemployment. One day they find him a job: teaching thinking skills to Army recruits. He arrives on base to find that there is no structure set up for the class.

Who stars in Renaissance Man?

Renaissance Man stars Danny DeVito (Bill Rago), Gregory Hines (Sergeant Cass), James Remar (Captain Tom Murdoch), Ed Begley Jr. (Jack Markin), Lillo Brancato (Soldat Donnie Benitez). The film was directed by Penny Marshall.

How long is Renaissance Man?

Renaissance Man has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated PG-13.

Is Renaissance Man worth watching?

Renaissance Man holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 13. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Renaissance Man?

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