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By Indiana Drones

Updated 29 March 2023

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1979 film about the Vietnam war

Hair

Released	1979 (43 years, 6 months ago)

Director	Miloš Forman
Duration	119 minutes
Genre	musical film and comedy-drama
Composer	Galt MacDermot
Production company	United Artists
Country of origin	Germany and United States of America
Screenwriter	Michael Weller
Producer	Michael Butler and Lester Persky

About Hair

The 1979 film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Hair, directed by Milos Forman, captures the essence of the counterculture movement of the late 1960s. The film follows Claude (John Savage), a young man from Oklahoma who is drafted into the Vietnam War, and his encounters with a group of hippies led by Berger (Treat Williams) in New York City.

The film's soundtrack, featuring songs like "Aquarius" and "Let the Sunshine In," is a highlight, as is the vibrant cinematography that captures the energy and chaos of the era. The film's themes of peace, love, and anti-war sentiment are still relevant today, making it a timeless classic.

While the film received mixed reviews upon its release, it has since gained a cult following and is considered a quintessential representation of the counterculture movement. Hair remains a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for what you believe in and fighting for peace and justice.

References:

- Ebert, R. (1979, March 14). Hair. RogerEbert.com. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/hair-1979

- Hair (1979). Rotten Tomatoes. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hair

- Hair (1979). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079261/