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1969

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
4.2K
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Winona Ryder, Robert Downey Jr., and Kiefer Sutherland in 1969 (1988)
Two friends living in a small town during the 1960s, run away to enjoy their freedom during the Vietnam War, thus disappointing the father of one of them. When they return to town, they realize the importance of family unity.
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Two friends living in a small town during the 1960s, run away to enjoy their freedom during the Vietnam War, thus disappointing the father of one of them. When they return to town, they real... Read allTwo friends living in a small town during the 1960s, run away to enjoy their freedom during the Vietnam War, thus disappointing the father of one of them. When they return to town, they realize the importance of family unity.Two friends living in a small town during the 1960s, run away to enjoy their freedom during the Vietnam War, thus disappointing the father of one of them. When they return to town, they realize the importance of family unity.

  • Director
    • Ernest Thompson
  • Writer
    • Ernest Thompson
  • Stars
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Bruce Dern
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    4.2K
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    • Director
      • Ernest Thompson
    • Writer
      • Ernest Thompson
    • Stars
      • Robert Downey Jr.
      • Kiefer Sutherland
      • Bruce Dern
    • 35User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast35

    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Ralph Carr
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • Scott
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Cliff
    Mariette Hartley
    Mariette Hartley
    • Jessie
    Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder
    • Beth
    Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy
    • Ev
    Christopher Wynne
    • Alden
    Keller Kuhn
    • Marsha
    Steve Foster
    • Marshall
    Mert Hatfield
    Mert Hatfield
    • Coach Heart
    Welton Tootle
    • Junior Roberts
    Don Devendorf
    • Reverend Hardy
    Robert Louis Stevenson
    • Dean Bonner
    • (as Dr. Robert Louis Stevenson)
    Jason Summers
    • Protestor
    Scott N. Stevens
    Scott N. Stevens
    • Hitchhiker
    Michael Fowler
    • Passenger
    David Webster
    • Soldier
    Jennifer Rothschild
    • Wife
    • (as Jennifer Rubin)
    • Director
      • Ernest Thompson
    • Writer
      • Ernest Thompson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Summary

    Reviewers say '1969' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      When Kiefer Sutherland first moved to Los Angeles, he shared an apartment with Robert Downey Jr. for over a year.
    • Goofs
      As Alden is leaving for Vietnam, it is supposed to be Easter weekend of 1969. The kid on the bus is reading a book with the Brady Bunch on the cover. The Brady Bunch didn't premiere until September of 1969.
    • Quotes
      • Scott: OK, Ralph, you know, I don't have to help you, but let me tell you something. If you flunk out and die in Vietnam, that's the end of our friendship, fuck you, you know.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Pretenders: Windows of the World (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Windows of the World
      Performed by The Pretenders
      Produced by Nick Lowe
      Mixed by Bob Clearmountain
      The Pretenders appear courtesy of WEA Records Ltd.
      Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
      Published by Seas Music and JAC Music Co. Inc.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 18, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Generation von 1969
    • Filming locations
      • Savannah, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Atlantic Entertainment Group
      • Atlantic Productions
      • Daniel Grodnik Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,979,011
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,709,120
      • Nov 20, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,979,011
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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