FTA(1972)
The Show The Pentagon Couldn't Stop!
FTA Synopsis
A documentary about a political troupe headed by actors Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland which traveled to towns near military bases in the US in the early 1970s. The group put on shows called "F.T.A.", which stood for "F**k the Army", and was aimed at convincing soldiers to voice their opposition to the Vietnam War, which was raging at the time. Various singers, actors and other entertainers performed antiwar songs and skits during the show.
FTA (1972) is a comedy, documentary and music film directed by Francine Parker, released on July 21, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Pamela Donegan and Len Chandler. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Francine Parker
- Writers:
- Michael Alaimo, Len Chandler, Pamela Donegan
- Producers:
- Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Igo Kantor
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Saarinen
- Composer:
- Aminadav Aloni
- Production:
- Indochina Peace Committee (IPC) Films, Duque Films, Free Theater Associates, American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
FTA (1972) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for FTA before you stream it.
FTA Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Fonda
as Self
Donald Sutherland
as Self
- Pamela Donegan
Pamela Donegan
as Self
- Len Chandler
Len Chandler
as Self
Michael Alaimo
as Self
Holly Near
as Self
Paul Mooney
as Self
- Rita Martinson
Rita Martinson
as Self
Peter Boyle
as Self
- Steve Jaffe
Steve Jaffe
as Self
- Yale Zimmerman
Yale Zimmerman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Francine Parker, written by Michael Alaimo, Len Chandler and Pamela Donegan, produced by Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland and Igo Kantor.
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FTA Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 10 ratings.
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FTA – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch FTA online?
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FTA (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in FTA?
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The main cast of FTA (1972) includes Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Pamela Donegan, Len Chandler and Michael Alaimo. The film was directed by Francine Parker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was FTA released?
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FTA was released on July 21, 1972 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is FTA worth watching?
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FTA (1972) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for FTA?
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Yes. The official FTA trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.