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Hair (1979)

“Let the sunshine in!”

7.3/10 · 777 votes 2h 1m pg ComedyDramaMusic

#13 of 32 films from 1979 #502 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Miloš Forman · Written by Gerome Ragni, James Rado

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Overview

Upon receiving his draft notice and leaving his family ranch in Oklahoma, Claude heads to New York and befriends a tribe of long-haired hippies on his way to boot camp.

Cast

John Savageas Claude Hooper Bukowski
Treat Williamsas George Berger
Beverly D'Angeloas Sheila Franklin
Annie Goldenas Jeannie Ryan
Dorsey Wrightas Lafayette aka Hud
Don Dacusas Woof
Cheryl Barnesas Hud’s Fiancée
Richard Brightas Fenton
Nicholas Rayas The General
Charlotte Raeas Lady in Pink
Miles Chapinas Steve
Fern Taileras Sheila's Mother
Charles Dennyas Sheila's Father
Herman Meckleras Sheila's Uncle

Facts

Release dateMarch 15, 1979
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) — about the same as the 1979 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$15,313,606 (1.4× budget)
IMDbtt0079261

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Questions

How long is Hair?
Hair runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is Hair worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 777 votes, which places it #13 of 32 films released in 1979 in this index (top 63%) and #502 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Hair?
Hair was directed by Miloš Forman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Amadeus (1984), Man on the Moon (1999).
Who stars in Hair?
John Savage as Claude Hooper Bukowski; Treat Williams as George Berger; Beverly D'Angelo as Sheila Franklin; Annie Golden as Jeannie Ryan; Dorsey Wright as Lafayette aka Hud; Don Dacus as Woof.
What is Hair rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hair?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/79196.

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