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1969 (1988) 5.5
Two friends, Ralph and Scott live in a small minded town at the onset of wide public dissatisfaction with the Vietnam war. While Scott's brother enlists, he and Ralph are outspoken in their... See full summary » Director:Ernest ThompsonWriter:Ernest Thompson |
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Cliff
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Alden
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Marsha
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Marshall
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Coach Heart
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Junior Roberts
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Reverend Hardy
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Dean Bonner
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Two friends, Ralph and Scott live in a small minded town at the onset of wide public dissatisfaction with the Vietnam war. While Scott's brother enlists, he and Ralph are outspoken in their opposition to the war. Scott's attitude alienates him from his father and he and Ralph leave town to enjoy their 'freedom'. Various events lead them back to town where they learn of the death of the brother. This event proves to be the catalyst needed to bridge the gap between father and son and enlightens them both to the true cost of war. Written by Mark Harding <mah@imdb.com>
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The year the country split apart and a generation came together.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
18 November 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
1969 - O Ano que Mudou Nossas Vidas See more »Box Office
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$5,979,011 (USA)Company Credits
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Performed by Blind Faith
Written by Steve Winwood
Published by Music Limited, administered by
Warner Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
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The bus Alden gets on says Palmetto Tours on it. It would not be in Maryland, where the film is supposed to take place. South Carolina is the Palmetto State. See more »Soundtracks
"Can't Find My Way Home"Performed by Blind Faith
Written by Steve Winwood
Published by Music Limited, administered by
Warner Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
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This would have been better titled "1988 with 1969 fantasies." The opportunity to re-do the sixties idealism to a new crowd was squandered here by stereotypes. It was clear the writers and/or producers got their ideas from nothing but a few library books.
While the attempts to not go OTT with the fashions was honorable, they didn't go far enough. A few short dresses didn't cut it.
And the older brother becoming an MIA was so predictable it was pathetic.
The best thing about this flick was the soundtrack. I could listen to Cream's "White Room" all day.
I kept waiting for Keifer to repeat Daddy Don's line from "Kelly's Heroes." "Give me those positive waves." Shaky at best.