The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
All-American boy Jerry is drafted to serve in the Vietnam War just as things begin to go well for him. His decision to flee to Canada sparks off conflict with his parents, ending in the film's tragic conclusion.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- David ShireOriginal Music Composer
- Anthony NewleyDirector
- Stephen YafaScreenplay
- Edward HumeScreenplay
Cast
- Michael DouglasJerry
- Jack WardenHerb
- Brenda VaccaroVanetta
- Barbara Bel GeddesRuth
- Kirk CallowayMarvis
- Bill VintTony
- Jeff SigginsBennie
- Rob ReinerDon
- William SmithDraft Lawyer
- Garry GoodrowGinsberg
- Dennis FimpleShelly
- June FairchildGirl in Dorm
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Themes
vietnam warnursebased on play or musicalguitar playermarried womanfamily conflictgeneration gapdraft dodgercollege studentdraft noticemilitary draftadult child friendship