Best Defense is a 1984 comedy film directed by Willard Huyck and starring Dudley Moore and Eddie Murphy. The film follows the story of two characters, Wylie and Landry, whose paths cross in unexpected ways.
Wylie is an engineer working for a defense contractor. He dreams of becoming the head of the company, but spends most of his time sleeping on the job. Landry is a Sergeant in the Army who is responsible for overseeing the testing of a new tank, which Wylie has designed.
Landry is impressed with the tank's design but quickly discovers that it is not fit for combat. Despite Wylie's objections, Landry insists on taking the tank into battle. The tank fails miserably and a grieved Landry blames Wylie for the accident.
In the meantime, Wylie is approached by another engineer who gives him a disk containing plans for a system that could save the company from bankruptcy. The engineer dies soon after, and Wylie is mistaken for the inventor of the system, which gains him recognition and success in the company.
As he climbs the corporate ladder, Wylie meets the daughter of his boss and falls in love with her. Meanwhile, Landry, who is convinced that Wylie is responsible for the tank's failure, hunts him down. It all comes to a head when the two men meet on the battlefield, and Wylie finally proves himself to be a hero.
Overall, Best Defense is a comedy of errors that touches on themes of ambition and the power of circumstance. The film is lighthearted and amusing, making it an enjoyable watch for those who love a good laugh.