Stripes (1981)

  • R
  • 06/26/1981 (US)
  • Action, Comedy
  • 1h 46m

The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.

Overview

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.

Ivan Reitman

Director

Len Blum

Screenplay

Harold Ramis

Screenplay

Daniel Goldberg

Screenplay

Cast

Bill Murray's headshot

Bill Murray

John Winger
Harold Ramis's headshot

Harold Ramis

Russell Ziskey
Warren Oates's headshot

Warren Oates

Sgt. Hulka
P. J. Soles's headshot

P. J. Soles

Stella Hansen
Sean Young's headshot

Sean Young

Louise Cooper
John Candy's headshot

John Candy

Dewey "Ox" Oxberger
John Larroquette's headshot

John Larroquette

Capt. Stillman
John Voldstad's headshot

John Voldstad

Stillman's Aid

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