Why it may be worth watching
- Stripes combines Action and Comedy elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.6/10 from 1,091 votes.
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Stripes
The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.
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 MurrayJohn Winger
Harold RamisRussell Ziskey
Warren OatesSgt. Hulka
P. J. SolesStella Hansen
Sean YoungLouise Cooper
John CandyDewey "Ox" Oxberger
John LarroquetteCapt. Stillman
John VoldstadStillman's Aid
John DiehlCruiser
Lance LeGaultCol. Glass
Roberta LeightonAnita
Conrad DunnFrancis "Psycho" Soyer
Judge ReinholdElmo
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Best suited to viewers looking for Action, Comedy.
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Themes and topics
dateex-girlfriendmilitary spooftraining campprivatearmy lifemilitary trainingarmy cadet
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