Hair (1979)

Claude Bukowski leaves the family ranch in Oklahoma for New York where he is rapidly embraced into the hippie group of youngsters led by Berger, yet he's already been drafted. He soon falls in love with Sheila Franklin, a rich girl but still a rebel inside.

Director:

Milos Forman

Writers:

Gerome Ragni (musical book), James Rado (musical book)

Stars:

John Savage, Treat Williams, Beverly D'Angelo

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Savage	...	Claude
Treat Williams	...	Berger
Beverly D'Angelo	...	Sheila
Annie Golden	...	Jeannie
Dorsey Wright	...	Hud
Don Dacus	...	Woof
Cheryl Barnes	...	Hud's Fiancee
Richard Bright	...	Fenton
Nicholas Ray	...	The General
Charlotte Rae	...	Lady in Pink
Miles Chapin	...	Steve
Fern Tailer	...	Sheila's Mother
Charles Denny	...	Sheila's Father
Herman Meckler	...	Sheila's Uncle
Agness Breen	...	Sheila's Aunt

Storyline

This movie, based on the cult Broadway musical of the 60s, tells a story about Claude, a young man from Oklahoma who comes to New York City. There he strikes up a friendship with a group of hippies, led by Berger, and falls in love with Sheila, a girl from a rich family. However, their happiness is short because Claude must go to the Vietnam war.

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Plot Keywords:

anti war | love | vietnam war | title sung by character | draft | 

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Taglines:

Let the sun shine in . . . all over again!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical | Romance | War

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

The tagline and subtitle for the stage musical was "The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical".

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Goofs

When Berger enters the camp in the borrowed car wearing the borrowed uniform, just before the MP raises the barrier, Berger wears sunglasses. The next shot, from the side, shows him in the car rolling through the gate without glasses. The next shot shows him front again, with the glasses back on.

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Quotes

Woof, Hud, Berger: [singing] Oh say, can you see my eyes? If you can, then my hair's too short.

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Connections

Referenced in Secrets of the Ages: The Coming Cosmic Christ (2010)

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Soundtracks

Hashish
Music by Galt MacDermot
Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado
Performed by chorus

User Reviews

Love this movie

I watch this at least once a year. What I've come to realize that this is a love story - not between Claude and Sheila - but between Berger and Claude, although I don't think Claude realizes it until it's too late. Next time you watch it, keep it in mind. It deepens the emotional impact of the incredible ending.

Details

Country:

West Germany USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 1979 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hair

Filming Locations:

Barstow, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$15,284,643

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$15,313,606

Company Credits

Production Co:

CIP Filmproduktion GmbH

Technical Specs

Runtime:

121 min

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) Dolby Stereo (35 mm prints)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1