Kent State(1981)
"The explosive true story tracing 4 days of student protest at an American university."
Kent State Synopsis
Dramatization of the four days of events leading up to the historic tragedy at Kent State University in May 1970, during the confrontation between National Guardsmen and students staging antiwar demonstrations.
Kent State (1981) is a history, drama and tv movie film directed by James Goldstone, released on February 8, 1981 with a runtime of 3h. It stars Talia Balsam, Keith Gordon, Jeff McCracken and John Getz. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- James Goldstone
- Writers:
- James Michener, James Munvas, J. Gregory Payne
- Producers:
- Wes Craven, Lionel A. Ephraim
- Cinematographer:
- Stevan Larner
- Production:
- Interplanetary Pictures Productions, Osmond Television Productions
- Status:
- Released
Kent State Cast & Crew
Main cast
Talia Balsam
as Sandy Scheuer
Keith Gordon
as Jeff Miller
Jeff McCracken
as Bill Schroeder
John Getz
as Prof. Ted Arnold
Shepperd Strudwick
as Prof. Warren
Michael Horton
as Cody
Roxanne Hart
as Jean Arnold
Charley Lang
as Barry Levine
Steve Beauchamp
as Scooter
David Marshall Grant
as Tom
George Coe
as Mayor Leroy Satrom
Will Patton
as Peter
Key crew
Directed by James Goldstone, written by James Michener, James Munvas and J. Gregory Payne, produced by Wes Craven and Lionel A. Ephraim.
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Kent State Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Kent State – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kent State online?
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Kent State (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Kent State?
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The main cast of Kent State (1981) includes Talia Balsam, Keith Gordon, Jeff McCracken, John Getz and Shepperd Strudwick. The film was directed by James Goldstone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kent State released?
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Kent State was released on February 8, 1981 and runs for 3h.
Is Kent State worth watching?
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Kent State (1981) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.