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1988

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

Ernest Thompson
1h 35m
August 18, 1988 · United States of America

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: August 18, 1988
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Atlantic Entertainment Group,Atlantic Productions
Cast: Robert Downey Jr.,Kiefer Sutherland,Bruce Dern,Mariette Hartley,Winona Ryder,Joanna Cassidy,Christopher Wynne,Mert Hatfield,Scott N. Stevens,Richard Youngand 23 more
Director: Ernest Thompson
Writer: Ernest Thompson
Producer: Thomas Coleman,Michael Rosenblatt,Bill Badalato,Daniel Grodnik
Cinematography: Jules Brenner
Music: Robert Randles,Michael Small
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: $5,979,011
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