Stripes

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.

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

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?

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