1969 (1988)
Overview
Two rebellious youths, Ralph and Scott, find themselves struggling with adulthood as the Vietnam War rages. Feeling trapped in their small town, Scott battles with his conservative veteran father, Cliff, and Ralph deals with his desperately sexual mother, Ev. When tragic news arrives from overseas, the entire town, inspired by Ralph and Scott's antiwar efforts, reevaluates its attitude toward the war.
What is 1969 about?
Two rebellious youths, Ralph and Scott, find themselves struggling with adulthood as the Vietnam War rages. Feeling trapped in their small town, Scott battles with his conservative veteran father, Cliff, and Ralph deals with his desperately sexual mother, Ev. When tragic news arrives from overseas, the entire town, inspired by Ralph and Scott's antiwar efforts, reevaluates its attitude toward the war. 1969 is a Drama, War, Romance movie, released on 1988-08-18, runtime 95 minutes.
Is 1969 worth watching?
TMDB users rate 1969 5.6 out of 10 from 65 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch 1969?
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Directed by
Ernest Thompson
Cast
- Robert Downey Jr. as Ralph Carr
- Kiefer Sutherland as Scott Clifton Denny
- Bruce Dern as Cliff Denny
- Mariette Hartley as Jessie Denny
- Winona Ryder as Beth Carr
- Joanna Cassidy as Ev Carr
- Christopher Wynne as Alden Palmer Denny
- Mert Hatfield as Coach Heart
- Scott N. Stevens as Hitchhiker
- Richard Young as Ralph's Cellmate
- Keller Kuhn as Marsha
- Steve Foster as Marshall
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