stripes (1981) - first day of basic training is a disaster

john winger (bill murray) and his ragtag group of recruits, including russell ziskey (harold ramis) and dewey "ox" oxberger (john candy), receive a brutal awakening when they meet sergeant hulka (warren oates). the theatrical tension between john’s effortless wit and the sergeant’s rigid authority sets the stage for a transformation that begins with the raw, symbolic buzzing of their hair. watch stripes now: http://AAN.SonyPictures.com/Stripes some of the links above are affiliate links; we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. after losing his job, his car, and his girlfriend all in one day, a charismatic loser decides to enlist in the u.s. army, dragging his best friend along for a chaotic journey through basic training. let the drama consume you. subscribe: ‪@drama-coded‬ #stripes #billmurray #johncandy #haroldramis