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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, 1964

Starring: Peter Sellers, George C. Scott

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Written by: Terry Southern

Language: English, Russian

Country: UK

Runtime: 96 min

MPAA Rating: PG

Rating:8.6

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Profile of 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 can be described as biting, cynical, and offbeat. The plot revolves around anti-war themes, military life, and chaos. Its comic aspect comes from dark humor and satire. Its main genres are comedy and independent. In approach, it is not serious. It is set, at least in part, on a military base. It takes place in the 1960s. Visually, it is black and white. It is based on a book. It has received attention for being original, a classic, and a masterpiece.

Summary of 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 is Stanley Kubrick's Cold War masterpiece. Based on the novel RED ALERT by Peter George, the film is set at the height of the tensions between Russia and the United States, when all it would take to destroy the world was one push of a button. And General Jack D. Ripper (Sterling Hayden) is just the man to do it.

Convinced that the Russians have infiltrated America's "vital essence," the crazed Ripper gives the go code to the 843rd bomb wing to attack Russia, setting in motion a series of darkly hilarious vignettes involving gung-ho soldiers, wacky generals, spying Russians, drunken premiers, battles with soda machines, fights in the War Room, and the Russians' top-secret Doomsday Machine. Shot in black and white, the film has three main centers of action: one of the B-52 bombers, on which a group of loyal men know they are about to start World War III; Burpelson Air Force Base, where Group Captain Lionel Mandrake (Peter Sellers) is trying to convince everyone that Ripper has gone mad and the bombing must be stopped; and the War Room, where President Merkin Muffley (Sellers again) is trying to make peace with the Russians. The finale featuring Sellers as Dr. Strangelove is a comic gem. Hayden, George C. Scott, Slim Pickens, Keenan Wynn, and Sellers (in three roles) are especially terrific in what may be the funniest, most poignant black comedy ever made, a vicious satire on the farcical aspects of the military and the cold war.

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Language:	English, Russian
Country:	UK
Release date:	29 January 1964
Runtime:	96 min

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Peter Sellers

as Group Captain Lionel Mandrake / President Merkin Muffley / Dr. Strangelove

George C. Scott

as Gen. 'Buck' Turgidson

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Chicago Tribune

This landmark movie's madcap humor and terrifying suspense remain undiminished by time. Full Review

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by: Michael Wilmington

The New York Times

The ultimate touch of ghoulish humor is when we see the bomb actually going off, dropped on some point in Russia, and a jazzy sound track comes in with a cheerful melodic rendition of "We'll Meet Again Some Sunny Day." Somehow, to me, it isn't... Full Review

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by: Bosley Crowther

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Its unfortunate that a movie like Dr. Strangelove wouldnt be appreciated if theatrically released today. Long, no-cut scenes and dialog drive this black-comedy filled with brilliant performances from Peter Sellers, Peter Sellers and Peter... Read and rate it

04.August.2010
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by: Dan Cassavaugh
Dan Cassavaugh rated this movie0/10

12.July.2010
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by: Turner
Turner rated this movie10/10Must See

Stanley Kubrick has spawned the most unusual satirical memories in the best titled film in history.Dr. Strangelove differs from every other comedy mainly because it takes on an issue most would think twice about smirking at and pokes at its side until were forced to giggle at the sight.During the Cold War,Id imagine most were frightened to open their mouths for fear of saying something wrong but Strangelove clings to this knowledge and pressures an audience to feel less awkwardness is the way of unison laughter. George C. Scott and Peter Sellers breathe life into this comedy,they lead a cast of national big shots who are completely clueless.What happens when are only hope is just as hopeless as we?The characters introduced leave images that stick with you and remain for a lifetime.General Turgidson(Scott) is perhaps the only character who shows fortitude but its overshadowed by his comedic expressions.Sellers creates a memorable trio with Mandrake,Muffley,and the title role of Strangelove.With such a stellar cast also consisting the likes of Sterling Hayden to Slim Pickens(probably the most well known),its no mystery why Strangelove has etched its way into cinematic culture. The story from Kubrick and Terry Southern is more than just a well written screenplay with memorable images of Slim Pickens riding a nuclear bomb like a bronc,its a new way of humor carried without the flash.The whole movie swings back and forth from one location to another without a soul removing themselves from their spot.This picture is from a time when effects werent necessary.Kubrick simply splices together over the top footage of explosion to represent the bombs destruction and in his simplistic sense of directing the most complex style of character depth is revealed.Once again we see what Stanley wanted us to see and for that Ive fallen in love with the bomb.

12.July.2010
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by: Turner

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