Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb(1964)
“The hot-line suspense comedy.”
Overview
After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Studio
Hawk Films
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Peter Sellers
as Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake / President Merkin Muffley / Dr. Strangelove
George C. Scott
as General 'Buck' Turgidson
Sterling Hayden
as Brigadier General Jack D. Ripper
Keenan Wynn
as Colonel Bat Guano
Slim Pickens
as Major "King" Kong
Peter Bull
as Botschafter De Sadesky
James Earl Jones
as Lt. Lothar Zogg
Tracy Reed
as Miss Scott
Jack Creley
as Mr. Staines
Frank Berry
as Lt. Dietrich
Robert O'Neil
as Adm. Randolph
Glenn Beck
as Lt. Kivel
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
8.1 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Hawk Films • Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964).
What is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb about?▼
After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.
Who directed Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?▼
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb was directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1964. It is a comedy, war film.
How long is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?▼
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?▼
The cast of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb includes Peter Sellers as Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake / President Merkin Muffley / Dr. Strangelove, George C. Scott as General 'Buck' Turgidson, Sterling Hayden as Brigadier General Jack D. Ripper, Keenan Wynn as Colonel Bat Guano, Slim Pickens as Major "King" Kong and more.
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