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Flashback

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A hippie radical, Huey Walker (Dennis Hopper) has been a fugitive for decades, accused of a crime that he may not have committed. Finally apprehended, Walker is escorted to trial by uptight 20-something FBI agent John Buckner (Kiefer Sutherland). While the two seem to be polar opposites, it turns out that Buckner may have more in common with Walker than is initially apparent, a point that is driven home when the pair faces off against a sinister small-town sheriff (Cliff De Young).
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Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 3/5 Nov 24, 2002 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times I'm reluctant to say what does happen, because the movie takes such an interesting U-turn into what develops into a halfway serious contrast between the values of the summer of love and the greed of the Me Decade. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …Flashback is no masterpiece, but it’s a good-humoured and politically knowing film that might just find a few new converts with a fresh new print on streaming and two lively stars to pull them in… Rated: 3/5 Oct 25, 2024 Full Review Juan Carlos Coto Miami Herald Flashback offers no meaningful evaluation of the '60s or the '80s, though it tries to leave you with something monumental. Rated: 2/4 Aug 18, 2021 Full Review Walter Chaw Film Freak Central "the message of the film is that there's hope yet and time enough for the young to find their voice and their courage." Nov 5, 2019 Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Rated: 2/5 Oct 10, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert R The movie starts out weird, as does Huey Walker (Dennis Hopper). As Huey and FBI Agent John Buckner's (Kiefer Sutherland) characters develop, so does the movie's intrigue. It's good and clean, not overburdened with sex and violence as are most modern productions. Good background music is a bonus. I give it a 4 1/2 of 5. Enjoy! Old hippies might even bump it to a 5. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Steve D Despite the talent involved it does not work at all. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A fun movie for those of us from the 60's Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member For the most part it was utterly ludicrous and implausible, but the performance by Dennis Hopper makes it still fun to watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Dennis Hopper plays a 1960s radical, on the run for a crime he didn't commit, and FBI man Kiefer Sutherland tries to bring Hopper to justice. A wonderful nostalgic look at the memorable 1960s era, in a heartwarming, interesting, and inspiring tale. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member I live this movie, rotten tomatoes needs to get it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A hippie radical, Huey Walker (Dennis Hopper) has been a fugitive for decades, accused of a crime that he may not have committed. Finally apprehended, Walker is escorted to trial by uptight 20-something FBI agent John Buckner (Kiefer Sutherland). While the two seem to be polar opposites, it turns out that Buckner may have more in common with Walker than is initially apparent, a point that is driven home when the pair faces off against a sinister small-town sheriff (Cliff De Young).
Director
Franco Amurri
Producer
Marvin Worth
Screenwriter
David Loughery
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
60/80 Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 2, 1990, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.0M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround
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