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Stripes (1981)
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Cast
as John
as Russell Ziskey
as Sgt. Hulka
as Stella
as Louise
as Ox
as Capt. Stillman
as Elmo
as Aide
as Cruiser
as Col. Glass
as Anita
as Anita
as Psycho
as Hector
as Leon
as Recruiter
as Dowager
as Guard
as Guard
as Cheerleader
as Master of Ceremonies
as Cheerleader
as Gen. Barnicke
as Gen. Barnicke
as Stillman's Girl Friend
as Corporal
as Sgt. Crocker
as Shoeshine Man
as Soldier with Mortar
as Store Owner
as Soldier Outside Motor Pool
as Immigrant
as Cruiser's Girl
as Russian Officer
as Russian Officer
as Mud Wrestler
as Mud Wrestler
as Mud Wrestler
as Mud Wrestler
as Mud Wrestler
as Mud Wrestler
as Russian Soldier
as Russian Soldier
as Russian Soldier
as Russian Soldier
as Russian Soldier
as Russian Soldier
as Russian Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Policeman
as Policeman
as Policeman
as Policeman
as Actor
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Critic Reviews for Stripes
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (36) | Rotten (5) | DVD (4)
Murray is completely democratic in this film: He taunts the strong and the weak alike.
The premise and star remain out of whack until the rambling, diffuse screenplay finally struggles beyond basic training.
There's little in the way of art or comic subtlety here, but the film really seems to work.
Stripes will keep potential felons off the streets for two hours. Few people seem to be asking, these days, that movies do more.
The balance of the film consists of time-tested commercial material, most of which is still working fine.
[Reitmam] manages a reasonable success rate at pulling off the numerous verbal and sight gags with which the script is peppered.
Audience Reviews for Stripes
It's odd how a comedy from 1981 can seem more outdated than say one from 1961. Irreverent is the nicest way to put it. That's not to say Stripes isn't worth watching. It's occasionally hilarious. At the time, the film was the third on which Harold Ramis collaborated with Bill Murray, but the first in which the two actually appeared on camera together. The chemistry of their effortless friendship in real life, easily translates on screen. There's some terrific moments leading up to their arrival at Fort Arnold. The meet-and-greet scene in the Army barracks is a highlight for everyone involved. Ox (John Candy) and Psycho (Conrad Dunn) have amusing introductions. Legend has it that Bill Murray's "Chicks Dig Me" speech, including the bit about Lee Harvey and the cow, was improvised, Their basic training and on through their graduation feature some extremely funny bits. Unfortunately the dramatic momentum runs out of steam during the final act. Up until then, it's quite entertaining. Nostalgic viewers old enough to have originally seen it during the 80s should enjoy it even more. fastfilmreviews.com
Super Reviewer
Three years prior to Ghostbusters, Ivan Reitman made this half-forgotten little comedy gem. While not as perfectly timed as said classic in its humor, it's still an enjoyable watch with just as great of a cast. Especially as it features two of the busters: namely Bill Murray and Harold Ramis. Another name worth mentioning is the late great John Candy, who earns credit for some of the film's funniest moments. The plot reminds me of an American version of the Swedish comedy Repmånad, which came out two years before it in 1979. In comparison, I was just about equally entertained, but if I could only have one of them in my shelf, I would have to go with the one starring Murray. Because when all is said and done, there's nothing or at least very little in the world that can top that man's comedic genius.
Super Reviewer
Funny and entertaining, Ivan Reitman's picture have great comedians on the screen, in hilarious situations, but present a kind of boring ending for a terrific 80's comedy classic.
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Stripes Quotes
| Soldier: | Any one of you homos putcha hands on me...and I kill ya... |
| John Winger: | We're Americans, with a capital "A", huh. You know what that mean? Do ya? That means that our forefathers were kicked out of ever decent county in the world. We are the wretched refuse. Weâ??re the underdog. We're mutts! |
| John Winger: | We're Americans, with a capital 'A', huh. You know what that mean? Do ya? That means that our forefathers were kicked out of ever decent county in the world. We are the wretched refuse. We're the underdog. We're mutts! |
| Russell Ziskey: | my father always told me never hit another person in anger unless you were absolutely sure you could get away with it. |
| Russell Ziskey: | My father always told me never hit another person in anger unless you were absolutely sure you could get away with it. |
| Sgt. Hulka: | son, there ain't no draft anymore. |
| Sgt. Hulka: | Son, there ain't no draft anymore. |