Overview
All-American boy Jerry is drafted to serve in the Vietnam War just as things begin to go well for him. His decision to flee to Canada sparks off conflict with his parents, ending in the film's tragic conclusion.
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Music
Music by David Shire
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Stephen YafaScreenplay
- Edward HumeScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- June 6, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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Cast
Michael DouglasJerry
Jack WardenHerb
Brenda VaccaroVanetta
Barbara Bel GeddesRuth
Kirk CallowayMarvis
Bill VintTony
Jeff SigginsBennie
Rob ReinerDon- William SmithDraft Lawyer
Garry GoodrowGinsberg
Dennis FimpleShelly
June FairchildGirl in Dorm
Richard StahlMan in Conservatory
Teri GarrBennie's Girlfriend (uncredited)- Joe GrayMan with Dog in Park (uncredited)
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