Summary
Two rebellious youths, Ralph and Scott, find themselves struggling with adulthood as the Vietnam War rages. Feeling trapped in their small town, Scott battles with his conservative veteran father, Cliff, and Ralph deals with his desperately sexual mother, Ev. When tragic news arrives from overseas, the entire town, inspired by Ralph and Scott's antiwar efforts, reevaluates its attitude toward the war.
Details
Release Date: August 18, 1988
Runtime: 95 minutes
Genres: Drama, War, Romance
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 5.6/10 (63 votes)
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Cast

Robert Downey Jr.
Ralph Carr

Kiefer Sutherland
Scott Clifton Denny

Bruce Dern
Cliff Denny

Mariette Hartley
Jessie Denny

Winona Ryder
Beth Carr

Joanna Cassidy
Ev Carr

Christopher Wynne
Alden Palmer Denny

Scott N. Stevens
Hitchhiker

Paul Dillon
Boy in audience

Richard Young
Ralph's Cellmate








