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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Cast
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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:
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Box Office
Gross USA:
$5,979,011Company Credits
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Performed by Cream
Written by Jack Bruce and Pete Brown
Published by Unichappell Music Inc.
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When Kiefer Sutherland first moved to Los Angeles, he shared an apartment with Robert Downey, Jr. for over a year. See more »Goofs
When we are first shown their town, there is a yellow 1977 Mercury Marquis parked on the left side of the street facing the camera. See more »Soundtracks
White RoomPerformed by Cream
Written by Jack Bruce and Pete Brown
Published by Unichappell Music Inc.
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On the surface, the film is about two friends: one straight, the other into drugs etc. The film explores their relationship. Then there is the dysfunctional families and how they impact on the boys. The backdrop is the vietnam war, the death of family members, and the draft. All these issues intertwine closely making the film complex.
The acting is excellent. A film to be watched