Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
"The hot-line suspense comedy."
Originally released in 1964. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a comedy/war film. directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Starring Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, and Sterling Hayden
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 1964
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (5,989 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.5M
5.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,800,000
- Revenue
- $9,500,000
Production Companies
- Hawk Films
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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).
When was Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb released?
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb was released on January 29, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?
The main cast of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb includes Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens.
Is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb worth watching?
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 5,989 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.