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

Release Date: 26 Jun 1981

Runtime: 1h 46m

Genre: Action, Comedy

Director: Columbia Pictures

Production Companies: Columbia Pictures

Overview: John Winger, an indolent sad sack in his 30s, impulsively joins the US Army after losing his job, his girlfriend and his apartment.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.547 (908 votes)

Cast

  • John Winger: Bill Murray
  • Russell Ziskey: Harold Ramis
  • Sgt. Hulka: Warren Oates
  • Stella Hansen: P. J. Soles
  • Louise Cooper: Sean Young
  • Dewey "Ox" Oxberger: John Candy
  • Capt. Stillman: John Larroquette
  • Stillman's Aid: John Voldstad
  • Cruiser: John Diehl
  • Col. Glass: Lance LeGault
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