Streamers

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Based on the virulently antimilitary play by David Rabe, Streamers is set in a basic-training barracks. Matthew Modine is among the raw recruits who alternate between strutting around like bantam cocks to snivelling like frightened children. To test one another's manhood, the recruits indulge in violent physical and verbal game playing. Special attention is given those whose skin color or outlook on life is at odds with the "standards" of the group.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Directed By:
    Robert Altman
  • Written By:
    David Rabe
  • In Theaters:
     wide
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  • Studio:
    United Artists

Cast

Matthew Modine
as Billy
Michael Wright
as Carlyle
Mitchell Lichtenstein
as Richie
David Alan Grier
as Roger
Guy Boyd
as Rooney
George Dzundza
as Cokes
Albert Macklin
as Martin
B.J. Cleveland
as Pfc. Bush
Bill Allen
as Lt. Townsend
Paul Lazar
as MP Lieutenant
Phil Ward
as MP Sgt. Kilick
James Terry McIlvain
as Orderly
Todd Savell
as MP Sgt. Savio
Mark Fickert
as Dr. Banes
Dustye Winniford
as Staff Sergeant
Robert S. Reed
as MP
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Audience Reviews for Streamers

  • Nov 26, 2016
    This was made for the theater, the transition to cinema doesn't work at all.
    Marcus W Super Reviewer
  • Sep 01, 2014
    An intense and well written drama that deals with matters like racism, homophobia, self-acceptance and the dehumanizing side of war, relying on a revealing dialogue and with strong performances by its entire ensemble cast, especially Michael Wright and George Dzundza.
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
  • May 12, 2011
    The string of films Robert Altman made during the 1980s ("Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," "Secret Honor," "Fool for Love," "Beyond Therapy") were all adaptations of stage plays. Altman attempted to blur the line between stage and screen by sticking almost exactly to the staging, sets, dialogue and structure of the plays. Of course, he brought his filmic sensibilities to each picture, always emphasizing the aspects Altman deemed most important. While none of the films are particularly successful, it's still a worthy experiment. As for "Streamers," it's a difficult film. Unfortunately, it's not difficult because of the subject matter (the Vietnam War, homosexuality, racism) but because the actors over act, the film feels stagey and claustrophobic, and there just ins't anything to truly hold your attention. While it's one of Altman's more complex (failed) experiments it's also a very uncomfortable 2 hours (and not in the good way "3 Women" or "Images" is).
    Steven C Super Reviewer
  • Apr 30, 2011
    I really didn't know what to think of the film. Other than the fact that it is a very effective drama. However, it was all over the place and I got dizzy trying to keep up with all the different plots. The acting was good but sadly this is not one of Robert Altman's best movies.
    Jason R Super Reviewer
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