Oklahoma kid Claude Bukowski (John Savage) arrives in New York on his way to the Vietnam War and makes friends with hippies in Central Park. At the time of this undeniably silly film’s release the glory days of the hippie movement were long gone, and many critics were right in pointing out that aspects of the story feel outdated. My main problem with the movie is that the characters are not quite believable. But a lot of the songs are very groovy classics, the cinematography has an autumnal beauty and the message of peace, love and understanding is always attractive.

1979-U.S. 120 min. Color. Directed by Milos Forman. Play: James Rado, Gerome Ragni, Galt McDermot. Cinematography: Miroslav Ondricek. Songs: Galt MacDermot, Gerome Ragni, James Rado (”Aquarius”, ”Donna”, ”Hair”, ”Good Morning Starshine”, ”Let The Sunshine In”). Cast: John Savage (Claude Bukowski), Treat Williams (George Berger), Beverly D’Angelo (Sheila), Annie Golden, Dorsey Wright, Don Dacus.

Published 2004-07-30 14:07