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Hair

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In New York City for the first time while on his way to enlist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, Oklahoma farm hand Claude Hooper Bukowski (John Savage) meets up with a freewheeling group of Central Park hippies led by the irrepressible George Berger (Treat Williams). When the unlikely friends meet upper-middle-class debutante Sheila Franklin (Beverly D'Angelo), sparks fly between the country boy and the city girl, and Berger's troupe attempts to keep the young lovers together.
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Spiritedly performed by a groovy cast and imaginatively directed by Milos Forman, Hair transports audiences straight to the Age of Aquarius.

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Judith Martin Washington Post The surprising added ingredient is art, a particularly cinematic and choreographic artistry that gives the film the simplicity and strength of a story ballet. Nov 9, 2021 Full Review Meaghan Morris Sydney Morning Herald Forman's film is much more than a curiosity showing that extravagant risks can pay off. It is, first and foremost, a great screen musical comedy. Nov 9, 2021 Full Review John Lapsley Sydney Morning Herald Director Milos Forman and his production team have performed an artistic task akin to carefully restoring a chandelier... It is new -- but it is not. Rated: 4/5 Nov 9, 2021 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) It is an ingenuity that could have been repulsively silly, but the card is signed with a firm hand, and winged rubric by the notable Czech, exiled director, Milos Foreman. [Full review in Spanish] Jan 25, 2024 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …a showcase for the charisma of a young cast and specifically Treat Williams, whose uproarious performance of I Got Life, accompanied by a plate-smashing revolt at a posh dinner party, captures the rebellious spirit of the sixties with elan… Rated: 4/5 Jun 13, 2023 Full Review William Kloman Washington Blade Visually and musically at least, Hair is done beautifully, faithful to its roots. May 18, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Shioka O So Milos Forman made this between Cuckoo's and Amadeus. It's dated but finely captured the age, and great art especially choreography. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/19/25 Full Review Gerry W I've loved every version of this musical I've ever seen over the decades since it first hit the stage, from bare-bones local community theatre productions to touring Broadway productions, and this Milos Forman-directed film version. Something about the original book and music inspires passionate and committed performances from everyone I've seen perform it, and this permanent film version record of the show does a terrific job of preserving its joyous, moving, and still-relevant story, and its glorious and perfect songs. It seems to get better each time I watch it, and was an incredible achievement by all involved. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review Robert C Why did they have to completely change the movie from the Broadway musical? Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review Daniel F Gloriously dated,a tamer version of the stage production but it still works! Great songs,great dance numbers and great acting. I adore this musical and I'm not really a fan of musicals but this is special,a truly wonderful time capsule! I'm 22 and if it can get this reaction from my generation then you know it's a truly remarkable piece of art🌼🌻🌼🌻🌻 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/24 Full Review Wilbur K Captures the "age" of war and peace; freedom and indenture; rebellious spirit vs unquestioning adherence to "the way we've always done it". Love the music and dance; the drama and angst of a pivotal moment in American history. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/11/23 Full Review Mark A O.K. version of the play. The music is great. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Milos Forman

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John Savage

Claude Bukowski

Treat Williams

Berger

Beverly D'Angelo

Sheila

Annie Golden

Jeannie

Dorsey Wright

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Synopsis In New York City for the first time while on his way to enlist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, Oklahoma farm hand Claude Hooper Bukowski (John Savage) meets up with a freewheeling group of Central Park hippies led by the irrepressible George Berger (Treat Williams). When the unlikely friends meet upper-middle-class debutante Sheila Franklin (Beverly D'Angelo), sparks fly between the country boy and the city girl, and Berger's troupe attempts to keep the young lovers together.
Director
Milos Forman
Producer
Michael Butler, Lester Persky
Screenwriter
Gerome Ragni, James Rado, Galt MacDermot
Distributor
United Artists, CBS/Fox
Production Co
CIP, Tribe Entertainment Group, CIP Filmproduktion GmbH
Rating
PG
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 14, 1979, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
2h 1m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround
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