Getting Straight (1970)
Getting Straight is a 1970 comedy movie directed by Richard Rush, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen and Robert F. Lyons.
Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on campus, but now that he's back studying for his master's, he's trying to fly right. Trouble is, the campus is exploding with various student movements, and Harry's girlfriend, Jan, is caught up in most of them. As Harry gets closer to finishing his degree, he finds his iconoclastic attitude increasingly aligned with the students rather than the faculty.
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What is Getting Straight about?
Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on campus, but now that he's back studying for his master's, he's trying to fly right. Trouble is, the campus is exploding with various student movements, and Harry's girlfriend, Jan, is caught up in most of them. As Harry gets closer to finishing his degree, he finds his iconoclastic attitude increasingly aligned with the students rather than the faculty.
When was Getting Straight released?
Getting Straight was released on 13 May 1970.
How long is Getting Straight?
Getting Straight runs 2h 4m.
Who made Getting Straight?
Getting Straight was directed by Richard Rush.
Where can I watch Getting Straight?
Getting Straight is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Getting Straight
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Cast
- Elliott Gould as Harry Bailey
- Candice Bergen as Jan
- Robert F. Lyons as Nick
- Cecil Kellaway as Dr. Kasper
- Jeff Corey as Dr. Edward Willhunt
- Max Julien as Ellis
- Jon Lormer as Vandenburg
- Leonard Stone as Lysander
- William Bramley as Wade Linden
- Jeannie Berlin as Judy Kramer
- Brenda Sykes as Luan
- Gregory Sierra as Garcia