1969

– Two rebellious youths, Ralph and Scott, find themselves struggling with adulthood as the Vietnam War..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
1969 (1988)

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.

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Producing Country:
USA
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1969 (1988) - Trailer

Release Date:

18 Nov 1988

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Ernest Thompson

Writer:

Ernest Thompson

Main Actors:

Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Dern, Mariette Hartley

Plot:

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.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Media Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
55%