The '60s(1999)
The '60s Synopsis
The Herlihys are a working class family from Chicago whose three children take wildly divergent paths: Brian joins the Marines right out of High School and goes to Vietnam, Michael becomes involved in the civil rights movement and after campaigning for Bobby Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy becomes involved in radical politics, and Katie gets pregnant, moves to San Francisco and joins a hippie commune. Meanwhile, the Taylors are an African-American family living in the deep South. When Willie Taylor, a minister and civil rights organizer, is shot to death, his son Emmet moves to the city and eventually joins the Black Panthers, serving as a bodyguard for Fred Hampton.
The '60s (1999) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mark Piznarski, released on February 7, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 52m. It stars Josh Hamilton, Julia Stiles, Jerry O'Connell and Jeremy Sisto. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Piznarski
- Writers:
- Robert Greenfield, Bill Couturié, Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
- Producers:
- Jim Chory
- Cinematographer:
- Michael D. O'Shea
- Composer:
- Brian Adler
- Production:
- NBC Studios, Lynda Obst Productions
- Status:
- Released
The '60s Cast & Crew
Main cast
Josh Hamilton
as Michael Herlihy
Julia Stiles
as Katie Herlihy
Jerry O'Connell
as Brian Herlihy
Jeremy Sisto
as Kenny Klein
Jordana Brewster
as Sarah Weinstock
Leonard Roberts
as Emmet Taylor
Bill Smitrovich
as Bill Herlihy
Annie Corley
as Mary Herlihy
Donovan Leitch
as Neal Reynolds
David Alan Grier
as Fred Hampton
Charles S. Dutton
as Reverend Willie Taylor
Cliff Gorman
as Father Daniel Berrigan
Key crew
Directed by Mark Piznarski, written by Robert Greenfield, Bill Couturié and Jeffrey Alan Fiskin, produced by Jim Chory.
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The '60s Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 31 ratings.
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The '60s – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The '60s online?
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The '60s (1999) is available to stream on History Vault. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The '60s?
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The main cast of The '60s (1999) includes Josh Hamilton, Julia Stiles, Jerry O'Connell, Jeremy Sisto and Jordana Brewster. The film was directed by Mark Piznarski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The '60s released?
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The '60s was released on February 7, 1999 and runs for 2h 52m.
Is The '60s worth watching?
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The '60s (1999) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.