The motion picture under discussion is “Stripes,” originally titled “Dhaariyon,” premiered in 1981. The film is a blend of comedy and war directed by Ivan Reitman. The story revolves around two friends, John (Bill Murray) and Russell (Harold Ramis) who are unhappy with their jobs and decide to join the military.
Where it Filmed?
Stripes was filmed at several locations across the United States. It was shot at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. located at 149 Happy Hollow Road, Clermont, Kentucky. More scenes were filmed at Fort Knox in Kentucky and the PAL Trestle located in West Point, also in Kentucky. Filming also happened at the prestigious Greystone Park & Mansion, situated at 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Moreover, some parts of the movie were shot at 623 W. Washington St., Louisville, Kentucky. The filming occurred from November 17, 1980, to January 29, 1981.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Murray | John |
| Harold Ramis | Russell |
| Warren Oates | Sgt. Hulka |
| P.J. Soles | Stella |
| Sean Young | Louise |
| John Candy | Ox |
| John Larroquette | Capt. Stillman |
| John Voldstad | Stillman’s Aide |
| John Diehl | Cruiser |
| Lance LeGault | Col. Glass |
| Roberta Leighton | Anita |
| Conrad Dunn | Psycho |
| Judge Reinhold | Elmo |
| Glenn-Michael Jones | Leon |
| Fran Ryan | Dowager in Cab |
| Nick Toth | Border Guard |
| Dave Thomas | M.C. |
| Robin Klein | Cheerleader |
| Robert J. Wilke | Gen. Barnicke |
| Samuel Briggs | Corporal |
| Joseph X. Flaherty | Sgt. Crocker |
| Hershel B. Harlson | Shoeshine Man |
| Timothy Busfield | Soldier with Mortar |
| Solomon Schmidt | Store Owner |
| Gino Gottarelli | Russian Officer |
| Gene Scherer | Russian Officer |
| Dawn Clark | Mud Wrestler |
| Susan Mechsner | Mud Wrestler |
| Sue Bowser | Mud Wrestler |
| Linda Dupree | Mud Wrestler |
| Leslie Henderson | Mud Wrestler |
| Craig Schaefer | Soldier Outside Motor Pool |
| Arkady Rakhman | Immigrant |
| Pamela Bowman | Cruiser’s Girl |
| Gerard J. Counts | Russian Soldier |
| Yetim Buntsis | Russian Soldier |
| Semyon Veyts | Russian Soldier |
| Larry R. Gillette | Russian Soldier |
| Glenn Leigh Marshall | Russian Soldier |
| Dale Prince | Russian Soldier |
| Larry Odell Lane | Soldier |
| Joyce D. Helmus | Soldier |
| David A. Mullins | Soldier |
| Bruce E. Ellis | Soldier |
| David D. Platko | Soldier |
| Phillip A. Urbansky | Soldier |
| William R. Sykes | Soldier |
| Bill Paxton | Soldier |
| J.A. Crawford | Soldier |
| Michael Flynn | Soldier |
| Norman Mont-Eton | Policeman |
| Mark S. Markowicz | Policeman |
| Jeff Viola | Policeman |
| Robert Dulaine | Policeman |
| Jack Berle | Spectator at Arrival (uncredited) |
| Donald Gibb | Bouncer in Mud Wrestling Bar (uncredited) |
| Raven Grey Eagle | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| George Holmes | Driver (uncredited) |
| Michael King | Soldier (uncredited) |
| Sam Nickens | Spectator at Arrival (uncredited) |
| Sherry Pagán | Family Member at Graduation Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Dennis Quaid | Extra at Graduation Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Hunter Roberts | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Stan Rodarte | Enemy Soldier (uncredited) |
| Michael Santiago | Voice (uncredited) |
| Ian A. Stevens | Recruited Company Soldier (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey L. Tandy | Extra (uncredited) |
| Tom Willett | Spectator at Arrival (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Stripes” is a mix of comedy and war that was released on June 26, 1981, in the United States.
- The movie’s original runtime is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
- It was intended for adult audiences given its “R” rating.
- The film directed by Ivan Reitman was written by Len Blum, Daniel Goldberg, and Harold Ramis.
- Bill Murray played the character of John while Harold Ramis acted as Russell. The character, Sgt. Hulka, was portrayed by Warren Oates.
- However, the army life proves to be less than they expected and leads to hilarious circumstances.
- “Stripes” received numerous reviews, securing feedback from 207 users and 72 critics, signifying its popularity among viewers and critics alike.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: James B. Beam Distilling Co. – 149 Happy Hollow Road, Clermont, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 37.931145
- Longitude: -85.652424
- Place ID: ChIJD_4U8q8BaYgRF8XeQFtWRGM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 568 Happy Hollow Rd, Clermont, KY 40110, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: PAL Trestle – State Hwy 835, West Point, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 37.9848747
- Longitude: -85.9621563
- Place ID: EihTdGF0ZSBId3kgODM1LCBXZXN0IFBvaW50LCBLWSA0MDE3NywgVVNBIi4qLAoUChIJOxIgbo0haYgRkuRL4FuWBIMSFAoSCRVS1rqNIWmIEVDMsT-vp4PT
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: State Hwy 835, West Point, KY 40177, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Greystone Park & Mansion – 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0921783
- Longitude: -118.4012868
- Place ID: ChIJIUqTFCK8woARsq5ATs1V5dA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate, 905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 623 W. Washington St., Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Latitude: 38.2581355
- Longitude: -85.7602576
- Place ID: Ei42MjMgVyBXYXNoaW5ndG9uIFN0LCBMb3Vpc3ZpbGxlLCBLWSA0MDIwMiwgVVNBIjESLwoUChIJ0Ya6xqNyaYgR9XaTX7gwQYwQ7wQqFAoSCX_r8ROjcmmIERad-MkJ25kC
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 623 W Washington St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
