1969 (1988)
1969 is a 1988 drama movie directed by Ernest Thompson, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland and Bruce Dern.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was 1969 released?
1969 was released on 18 August 1988.
How long is 1969?
1969 runs 1h 35m.
Who made 1969?
1969 was 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
- Kara Zielke as Nude Woman
- Keller Kuhn as Marsha
- Steve Foster as Marshall