Stripes
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Action, Comedy
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 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
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stripes about?
- 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.
- Who directed Stripes?
- Stripes was directed by Ivan Reitman.
- When was Stripes released?
- Stripes was released on June 26, 1981.
- How long is Stripes?
- Stripes has a runtime of 1h 46m.
- Where can I track Stripes?
- You can track Stripes on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
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