Recruits
1986, English. Directed by Rafal Zielinski.
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Within two weeks, Sgt. Hardbutt has to clean up the crime in the streets before the Governor arrives. Hardbutt is forced to supplement his overworked staff with civilian "recruits" who he schemes to use to a disastrous advantage.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Rafal ZielinskiDirector
- Doug AnnearMike Budowsky
- John Canada TerrellWinston Richcliff III
- Stephen OsmondSteve Gorman
- Alan DeveauHowie Glockstien
- Mike MacDonaldCaptain Magruder
- Tony TravisMaster Sgt. Stonewall
- Annie McAuleyTanya
- Lolita DavidovichSusan
- Colleen PassardSgt. Schicklegruber
- Tracey TannerBrazil
- Jon Mikl ThorThunderhead
- Herb FieldCast
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1986
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Charlie Wiener, B.K. Roderick
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How long is Recruits?
Recruits runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Recruits parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Recruits is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Recruits on?
Recruits isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1986. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Recruits?
If you liked Recruits, try CHiPs, Police Academy, Starsky & Hutch.
Who directed Recruits?
Recruits (1986) was directed by Rafal Zielinski and stars Doug Annear, John Canada Terrell, Stephen Osmond.