The '70s (TV 2000)

Four friends graduate in the year 1970, the start of a new decade.

Director:

Peter Werner

Writers:

Jeffrey Alan Fiskin (story), Mitch Brian (story),

Stars:

Brad Rowe, Guy Torry, Vinessa Shaw

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brad Rowe	...	Byron Shales
Guy Torry	...	Dexter Johnson
Vinessa Shaw	...	Eileen Wells
Amy Smart	...	Christie Shales
Kathryn Harrold	...	Connie Wells
Graham Beckel	...	Paul Wells
Laurel Moglen	...	Wendy
Tina Lifford	...	Aunt Olavee
Leslie Silva	...	Yolanda
Chandra West	...	Elizabeth
Robert Joy	...	Hal Shales
Jeannetta Arnette	...	Doris Shales
Michael Easton	...	Nick
Robert Bailey Jr.	...	Jo-Jo (8)
Robert Bailey	...	Jo-Jo (8)

Storyline

Four friends graduate in the year 1970, the start of a new decade.

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Plot Keywords:

1970s | social injustice | friendship | social issues | assassin | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for drug content, some sexuality, language and violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 April 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

American 70's - Ces années-là

Filming Locations:

Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

DiNovi Pictures, NBC Studios, National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

170 min 170 min (2 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The company that Eileen works for, and which she eventually sues for sexual discrimination, is referred to throughout as "D,C and H." We learn those letters stand for "Dewey, Conham, and Howe" - an ancient joke-name for a law firm (along with its variations "Dewey, Cheatam and Howe" and "Cheatam and Steele").

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Goofs

The World Trade Center towers were not complete until 1972, but they are shown occupied and on postcards in the fall of 1970.

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Quotes

Doris Shales: But Byron... it's Christmas!

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Connections

Follows The '60s (1999)

User Reviews

Good try

For those who have no idea what the 70's were all about, this is a good try to a good insight. Not totally accurate because of the limitations of the story, the movie manages to give an overall view of the era but does not accomplishes its purpose.