Stripes

Stripes

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

R 1981 · 106 min · ★ 6.6 (1K) · Action, Comedy

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.

Directed by Ivan Reitman · Written by Len Blum

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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
John Diehl Cruiser
Lance LeGault Col. Glass
Roberta Leighton Anita
Conrad Dunn Francis "Psycho" Soyer

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