Classic Night at the Movies~ “Major Payne” (1995)

Classic Night at the Movies. Major Payne (1995) will be shown at El Raton Movie Theatre. FREE!!  Donations gratefully accepted for the Colfax Young Marines. Sponsored by KRTN, El Raton Theatre and Raton Natural Gas.

Major Payne is a 1995 comedy film (Rated PG-13), starring Damon Wayans. The film is a loose remake of the 1955 film The Private War of Major Benson, starring Charlton Heston. 

After leaving the military, United States Marine Corps Major Benson Winifred Payne (Damon Wayans) finds his life as a civilian unbearable. Payne’s former General helps secure a job for him. Payne arrives at Madison Preparatory School in Virginia, and is informed by the principal that his job is to train the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. 

In 1995, the movie debuted at No. 2 (behind Outbreak) with $7 million in its opening weekend. Major Payne went on to gross $30.1 million worldwide.