Stripes

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

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

Action Comedy

Bill Murray

(John Winger)

Harold Ramis

(Russell Ziskey)

Warren Oates

(Sgt. Hulka)

P.J. Soles

(Stella Hansen)

Sean Young

(Louise Cooper)

John Candy

(Dewey "Ox" Oxberger)

John Larroquette

(Capt. Stillman)

John Voldstad

(Stillman's Aid)

John Diehl

(Cruiser)

Lance LeGault

(Col. Glass)

Roberta Leighton

(Anita)

Conrad Dunn

(Francis "Psycho" Soyer)

Judge Reinhold

(Elmo)

Antone Pagán

(Hector)

Glenn-Michael Jones

(Leon)

William Lucking

(Recruiter)

Fran Ryan

(Dowager in Cab)

Joe Flaherty

(Border Guard)

Nick Toth

(Border Guard)

Bill Paxton

(Soldier)

Linda Dupree

(Wrestler)

Dennis Quaid

(Extra at Graduation Ceremony)

Timothy Busfield

(Soldier with Mortar)

Dave Thomas

(M.C.)

Robin Klein

(Cheerleader)

Robert J. Wilke

(Gen. Barnicke)

Lois Hamilton

(Stillman's Girlfriend)

Samuel Briggs

(Corporal)

Joseph X. Flaherty

(Sgt. Crocker)

Hershel B. Harlson

(Shoeshine Man)

Solomon Schmidt

(Store Owner)

Gino Gottarelli

(Russian Officer)

Gene Scherer

(Russian Officer)

Dawn Clark

(Mud Wrestler)

Anita Merritt

(Mud Wrestler)

Susan Mechsner

(Mud Wrestler)

Sue Bowser

(Mud Wrestler)

Leslie Henderson

(Mud Wrestler)