Stripes
6.6/10
Rating
106 min
Runtime
1981
Release Year
Ivan Reitman
Director
Cast
Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P. J. Soles, Sean Young
Quick Synopsis
John Winger, a down-on-his-luck taxi driver from a U.S. city, finds himself lost after losing his job and breaking up with his girlfriend. Seeking a fresh start, he decides to join the U.S. Army along with his close friend Russell Ziskey. During basic training, John struggles to meet the standards but gradually becomes the leader of a group of misfit recruits. His rebellious behavior and antics, however, lead to trouble when he accidentally takes control of a military assault vehicle and drives it into enemy territory, risking an international incident.
Detailed Synopsis of 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.
