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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.

Top Cast

  • Bill Murray

    Bill Murray

    John Winger

  • Harold Ramis

    Harold Ramis

    Russell Ziskey

  • Warren Oates

    Warren Oates

    Sgt. Hulka

  • P. J. Soles

    P. J. Soles

    Stella Hansen

  • Sean Young

    Sean Young

    Louise Cooper

  • John Candy

    John Candy

    Dewey "Ox" Oxberger

  • John Larroquette

    John Larroquette

    Capt. Stillman

  • John Voldstad

    John Voldstad

    Stillman's Aid

  • John Diehl

    John Diehl

    Cruiser

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.

Rating

6.6 / 10
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