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Stripes (1981) -- Bill Murray is in tip-top form as a slacker cab driver turned Army recruit in one of the funniest movies ever made - That’s the fact Jack!
Stripes (1981) -- Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun.
Stripes (1981) -- Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun.
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Director:
Writers:
Len Blum (written by) &
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Release Date:
26 June 1981 (USA) more
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The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls
Plot:
Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun. full summary | full synopsis
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Bill Murray ... John

Harold Ramis ... Russell
Warren Oates ... Sgt. Hulka

P.J. Soles ... Stella

Sean Young ... Louise

John Candy ... Ox

John Larroquette ... Capt. Stillman
John Voldstad ... Stillman's Aide
John Diehl ... Cruiser
Lance LeGault ... Col. Glass
Roberta Leighton ... Anita

Conrad Dunn ... Psycho

Judge Reinhold ... Elmo

Antone Pagan ... Hector
Glenn-Michael Jones ... Leon
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use. (extended edition)
Runtime:
106 min | USA:126 min (extended version) | Spain:117 min (extended version)
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Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:PG (Manitoba) (original rating) | Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) (original rating) | Finland:K-12 (cut) (1981) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (extended version) (2005) | Canada:14A (Manitoba/Ontario) (extended version) (2005) | Spain:13 | Finland:K-11 (uncut) (2005) | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/12 | Australia:M | Norway:16 (1981) | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Argentina:Atp | Peru:14

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According to John Larroquette, he was drunk in many of his scenes. more
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Factual errors: Some of the Soviet soldiers are armed with Israeli-made Uzi's with wooden stocks. more
Quotes:
Dewey Oxburger: Well, my name's Dewey Oxburger. My friends call me Ox. I dont know if you've noticed, but I got a slight weight problem. more
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Referenced in "Community: Pilot (#1.1)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
RUBBERBAND MAN more

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Funny as hell!, 5 March 2002
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Author: superboy478 from U.S.A.

Stripes is a raunchy, adult comedy from critically acclaimed producer/director Ivan Reitman (Evolution, Kindergarten Cop). And it stars Bill Murray (The Royal Tenenbaums), Harold Ramis (As Good as it Gets), John Candy (Uncle Buck), Warren Oates (True Grit).

Low life cab driver John Winger (Bill Murray) loses a lot in 2 hours. That is his job, his apartment, his girlfriend, his car. So, he decides that he's had enough of his pathetic life in New York, so he decides to join the army. He also talks his friend Russel Ziskey (Harold Ramis) into joining with him.

When they finally do join, they are both put into a platoon drilled by Sgt. Hulka (Warren Oates) who has his eye on John. They both go through weeks and weeks of hell by doing basic training and putting up with Sgt. Hulka. But, they full fill their goal by meeting Stella (P.J. Soles) and Louise (Sean Young), two beautiful MP's who have their eys on Russel and John.

As the story moves on, they go to battle in Germany and end up in more hilarious confilcts.

I must say, I think that Warren Oates was a perfect choice for Sgt. Hulka, and that he was so brilliant and funny with the character. I give him graditude. 1921-1982

This is not a movie for kids, but teens may enjoy it if they are looking for a hilarious comedy. STRIPES is 100% classic and comedy!

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