1969(1988)
The year the country split apart and a generation came together.
1969 Synopsis
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.
1969 (1988) is a drama, war and romance film directed by Ernest Thompson, released on August 18, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Dern and Mariette Hartley. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Ernest Thompson
- Writers:
- Ernest Thompson
- Producers:
- Bill Badalato, Daniel Grodnik
- Cinematographer:
- Jules Brenner
- Composer:
- Robert Randles
- Production:
- Atlantic Productions, Atlantic Entertainment Group
- Revenue:
- $5,979,011
- Status:
- Released
1969 (1988) Trailer
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1969 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Downey Jr.
as Ralph Carr
Kiefer Sutherland
as Scott Clifton Denny
Bruce Dern
as Cliff Denny
Mariette Hartley
as Jessie Denny
Winona Ryder
as Beth Carr
Joanna Cassidy
as Ev Carr
Christopher Wynne
as Alden Palmer Denny
- Mert Hatfield
Mert Hatfield
as Coach Heart
Scott N. Stevens
as Hitchhiker
Richard Young
as Ralph's Cellmate
- Keller Kuhn
Keller Kuhn
as Marsha
- Steve Foster
Steve Foster
as Marshall
Key crew
Directed by Ernest Thompson, written by Ernest Thompson, produced by Bill Badalato and Daniel Grodnik.
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1969 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 65 ratings.
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1969 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 1969 online?
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Who stars in 1969?
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The main cast of 1969 (1988) includes Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Dern, Mariette Hartley and Winona Ryder. The film was directed by Ernest Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 1969 released?
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1969 was released on August 18, 1988 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is 1969 worth watching?
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1969 (1988) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 1969?
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