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Stripes

The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.
Jun 26, 1981 · 1h 46m
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Comedy

PLOT

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.

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CAST

Bill Murray
John Winger
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
Directed by Ivan Reitman

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$85,297,000
Production
Columbia Pictures
Country
US

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