Hair
1979

Hair

★ 7.5 / 10
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Directed by Milos Forman
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Synopsis

Hair is a musical drama film from 1979 that follows the life of a Midwestern man named Claude, who gets drafted for the Vietnam War. In New York City, he befriends a group of hippies, experiences the counterculture, falls in love, and begins to question the war.

Did You Know?
  • The Broadway play debuted 11 years before the film.
  • Peter Frampton initially turned down the role of Claude Hooper Bukowski.
  • The movie features a Vietnam War protest march.
  • The film launched the careers of Treat Williams and Beverly D'Angelo.
  • The film's music score was nominated for a Golden Globe.
Iconic Quotes
  • This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius.
  • War is not the answer, for only love can conquer hate.
  • Don't you realize the best part of love is the thin slice, and you just cut it off?
  • I got life, mother, I got laughs, sister, I got freedom, brother.
  • Let the sunshine, let the sunshine in, the sunshine in.
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

A Vietnam War protest musical with dark societal themes.