1969

The year the country split apart and a generation came together.

5.6/1019881h 35mReleased

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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.

Released: Aug 18, 1988

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Robert Downey Jr.

Ralph Carr

Kiefer Sutherland

Scott Clifton Denny

Bruce Dern

Cliff Denny

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