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Kent State (1981)

TV Movie  -  NOT_RATED 180 min  -  Drama | History
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Based on the true story of the student protests at Kent State University in Ohio. This film focuses... See full summary »

Director:

James Goldstone

Writers:

Gerald Green (teleplay), Richard Kramer (teleplay), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jane Fleiss Jane Fleiss ...
Allison Krause
Charley Lang ...
Barry Levine
Talia Balsam ...
Sandy Scheuer
Keith Gordon ...
Jeff Miller
Jeff McCracken ...
Bill Schroeder
Peter Miner Peter Miner ...
Robbie
Michael Higgins Michael Higgins ...
Professor Glenn Frank
John Getz ...
Professor Ted Arnold
Michael Horton Michael Horton ...
Cody
Ann Gillespie Ann Gillespie ...
Sharon
Shepperd Strudwick Shepperd Strudwick ...
Professor Warren
Roxanne Hart ...
Jean Arnold
Steve Beauchamp ...
Scooter
David VandeBrake David VandeBrake ...
Chip
David Marshall Grant David Marshall Grant ...
Tom
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Storyline

Based on the true story of the student protests at Kent State University in Ohio. This film focuses on the four students who were killed when the National Guard attempted to quell the riots that began on May 4, 1970, after President Nixon announced that American troops would begin bombing the heretofore neutral country of Cambodia. Written by Keath  

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Plot Keywords:

Riot | Nixon | 1970s | National Guard | University  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | History

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Tod auf dem Campus See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(including commercials)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

Filmed on location in Gadsden, Alabama. The city's mayor, Steve Means, had a cameo as a reporter in a news conference. See more »