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Stripes
“The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.”
6.6 / 10• 1981• 1h 46m•R• English
ActionComedy
Storyline
Hard-luck cabbie John Winger, directionless after being fired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend, enlists in the U.S. Army with his close pal, Russell Ziskey. After his barely satisfactory performance in basic training, the irreverent Winger emerges as the figurehead for a ragtag band of misfits. However, his hijinks threaten to cause an international scandal when he inadvertently commandeers a military assault vehicle behind enemy lines.
Cast & Crew
Bill Murray
John Winger
Lead
Harold Ramis
Russell Ziskey
Warren Oates
Sgt. Hulka
P. J. Soles
Stella Hansen
Sean Young
Louise Cooper
John Candy
Dewey "Ox" Oxberger
John Larroquette
Capt. Stillman
John Voldstad
Stillman's Aid
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ivan Reitman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Stripes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
