Flashback (1990)

In 1989, clean-cut FBI man John Buckner is detailed to escort heavily-bearded Huey Walker back to jail for offenses dating back to his days as a celebrated hippie radical. After Walker ... See full summary »

Director:

Franco Amurri

Writer:

David Loughery

Stars:

Dennis Hopper, Kiefer Sutherland, Carol Kane

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis Hopper	...	Huey Walker
Kiefer Sutherland	...	John Buckner
Carol Kane	...	Maggie
Paul Dooley	...	Stark
Cliff De Young	...	Sheriff Hightower
Richard Masur	...	Barry
Michael McKean	...	Hal
Kathleen York	...	Sparkle
Tom O'Brien	...	Phil Prager
Eric Lorentz	...	Prison Guard
Jan Van Sickle	...	Prison Guard
Jack Casperson	...	Man in Dining Car
Dwayne Carrington	...	Waiter in Dining Car
David Underwood	...	Deputy
Bobby Price	...	Deputy

Storyline

In 1989, clean-cut FBI man John Buckner is detailed to escort heavily-bearded Huey Walker back to jail for offenses dating back to his days as a celebrated hippie radical. After Walker dupes Buckner on the train he falls into the hands of a couple of well-meaning refugees from the 60's, the two men with apparently nothing in common find themselves on the run together. But appearances can be deceptive.

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Plot Keywords:

prisoner escort | train | fbi | handcuffs | prison | 

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Taglines:

A fed from the 80s is taking a fugitive from the 60s on a little trip - and vice versa.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 February 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Migawka z przeszlosci

Filming Locations:

Denver, Colorado, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$6,488,144

Company Credits

Production Co:

60/80 Productions,Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Keifer Sutherland stars in 2 movies -- this and 1969 (1988) -- whose plot and soundtrack is '60s hippie centric. Both movies have a song by the 60s hippie group Canned Heat.

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Goofs

During the shootout on the train near the end of the movie, John's wristwatch is there, then it's gone, then it's back again.

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Quotes

Barry: [disguising his voice] We're very desperate men.
Huey Walker: Well, you sound like very desperate women.

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Connections

References Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

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Soundtracks

Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Written and Performed by Jimi Hendrix
Courtesy of A.R.M.N.V.

User Reviews

"You know what your problem is? You like me but you won't admit it."

This was a great movie. Dennis Hopper brought to life Huey Walker, an outdated hippy who came out of hiding from the feds for over twenty years. Kiefer Sutherland also did a great job as the strict, stick up the rear fed John Buckner, but has a buried secret of from his past.

This is a very funny movie, but at the same time keeps a solid plot, making this a very enjoyable movie. This is the first movie that Hopper has both played a hippy that isn't stoned on and off the screen. I really liked this movie. It's not for everyone, but for those of us who don't mind a comedy with dirty cops, foul mouthed aging hippies, a surly fed with a secret, and a whole lot of plot twists, than this is the movie for you. Also, Carol Kane was hilarious as Buckner's aunt. 10/10