James Dybas (born 1944) is an American dancer, stage veteran, and character actor who has appeared on Broadway and regional theater as well as on television.
, 1h49 Directed byHoward Zieff OriginUSA GenresComedy, Comedy-drama ThemesMilitary humor in film, Political films ActorsEileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Goldie Hawn, Craig T. Nelson, Robert Webber, Sam Wanamaker Roles Photographer Rating61% Judy Benjamin (Goldie Hawn) a 28-year-old whose lifelong dream is to "marry a professional man", joins the U.S. Army after her new husband (Albert Brooks) dies on their wedding night during sex. Adrift, Benjamin realizes that she has never been independent in her entire life, and she meets a sneaky recruiting sergeant, Jim Ballard (Harry Dean Stanton), who leads her to believe military life will provide the "family" she seeks. He also tells her that the service is glamorous, comparing it to a spa vacation. She has a rude awakening upon arriving in boot camp. Judy wants to quit almost immediately, and is astonished to learn that she cannot, contrary to the assertions of her recruiting sergeant.