1969 (1988)

  • R
  • 08/18/1988 (US)
  • Drama, War
  • 1h 35m

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

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.

Ernest Thompson

Writer, Director

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.'s headshot

Robert Downey Jr.

Ralph Carr
Kiefer Sutherland's headshot

Kiefer Sutherland

Scott Clifton Denny
Bruce Dern's headshot

Bruce Dern

Cliff Denny
Mariette Hartley's headshot

Mariette Hartley

Jessie Denny
Winona Ryder's headshot

Winona Ryder

Beth Carr
Joanna Cassidy's headshot

Joanna Cassidy

Ev Carr
Christopher Wynne's headshot

Christopher Wynne

Alden Palmer Denny
Mert Hatfield's headshot

Mert Hatfield

Coach Heart

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