Two friends living in a small town during the 1960s, run away to enjoy their freedom during the Vietnam War, thus disappointing the father of one of them. When they return to town, they realize the importance of family unity.
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| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Ralph Carr | |
| Kiefer Sutherland | ... | Scott | |
| Bruce Dern | ... | Cliff | |
| Mariette Hartley | ... | Jessie | |
| Winona Ryder | ... | Beth | |
| Joanna Cassidy | ... | Ev | |
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Christopher Wynne | ... | Alden |
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Keller Kuhn | ... | Marsha |
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Steve Foster | ... | Marshall |
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Mert Hatfield | ... | Coach Heart |
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Welton Tootle | ... | Junior Roberts |
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Don Devendorf | ... | Reverend Hardy |
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Robert Louis Stevenson | ... | Dean Bonner (as Dr. Robert Louis Stevenson) |
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Jason Summers | ... | Protestor |
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Scott N. Stevens | ... | Hitchhiker |
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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:
Die Generation von 1969 See more »Edit
Box Office
Gross USA:
$5,979,011Company Credits
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Performed by Crosby Stills & Nash
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
by arrangement with Warner Special Products
Written by Stephen Stills, David Crosby and Paul Kantner
Published by Gold Hill Music Inc and Guerilla Music
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The van doors are fully opened when Ralph and Scott stop at the beach. Inside the van door is a lithograph: Hand with Reflecting Sphere, M.C. Escher, c. 1935. See more »Goofs
As Alden is leaving for Vietnam, it is supposed to be Easter weekend of 1969. The kid on the bus is reading a book with the Brady Bunch on the cover. The Brady Bunch didn't premiere until September of 1969. See more »Soundtracks
Wooden ShipsPerformed by Crosby Stills & Nash
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
by arrangement with Warner Special Products
Written by Stephen Stills, David Crosby and Paul Kantner
Published by Gold Hill Music Inc and Guerilla Music
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i can see why some people dislike this movie, but i enjoyed it.
good stuff: music (CSNY, Canned Heat, Creedence), costumes, subject, issues dealt with, cast! young Winona, Keifer & Robert Downey Jr., plus the van and cars, conflict btwn generations
bad stuff: melodramatic, simplistic, like a TV movie or Walt Disney.
there was a 1999 'mini-series' (2-part) on cbs i think that was a lot like this. ie; it's more a TV movie than an Easy Rider or Platoon. If you go in with the 'TV' mindset i'm sure you'll enjoy it if you like this subject and/or era -- the Vietnam War and its effects on American families.
i only knew of this era thru documentaries and books, but living in America in 2003, there are real war-tearing familial similarities that are only likely to get more exaggerated. seeing a portrayal, even a 'TV movie' version, just helps a little bit.