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Brimming with the energy, passion and music that rocked a nation, Hair is an entertaining and powerful tribute to the turbulent spirit of the ’60s. Brilliantly recreated by OscarÂ(r)-winning* director Milos Forman and screenwriter Michael Weller (Ragtime), this vibrant screen version of the Broadway phenomenon ranks “among the best film musicals” (The Hollywood Reporter)! Fresh from the farm, Claude Bukowski (John Savage, The Thin Red Line) arrives in New York City for a date with the Army Induction Board, only to walk into a hippie “happening” inCentral Park and fall in love with the beautiful Shelia (Beverly D’Angelo, American History X). Befriended by the hippies’ pacifist leader, Berger (Treat Williams, Mulholland Falls), and urged to crash a formal party in order to declare his love for Shelia, Claude begins an adventure that lands him in jail, Central Park Lake and, finally, in the army. But Berger’s final effort to save Claude from Vietnam sets in motion a bizarre twist of fate with shocking consequences. *1975: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; 1984: Amadeus
Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
MPAA rating : PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 2.88 ounces
Director : Milos Forman
Media Format : Color, Widescreen, DVD, Full Screen, Letterboxed, NTSC, Closed-captioned
Run time : 2 hours and 1 minute
Release date : January 1, 1979
Actors : John Savage, Treat Williams, Beverly D’Angelo, Annie Golden, Dorsey Wright
Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 1.0)
Studio : MGM (Video & DVD)
ASIN : 0792841638
Writers : Gerome Ragni, James Rado, Michael Weller
Number of discs : 1
DEWEY M. –
A VIBRANT FILM VERSION OF ’60’s BROADWAY HIPPIE HIT
My first introduction to “Hair” was the classic 1968 Broadway Cast Recording. Much later, I saw the 1979 film version on Showtime and loved it!! Years rolled by, and I saw an excellent stage production at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre (twice) and added “Hair: The London Cast Recording” to my collection. I felt the time was right to view the film version again. With eleven years between the original Broadway production and the film version, time allows for a different perspective. “Hair: The Movie” is not about “what’s happening, baby, ” as the stage production had been. But, it had to, and does, evoke some of the spirit of the late 1960’s era. As director Milos Forman said: “When you are in the middle of a storm like the ’60’s, you do not have time to think about what is going on. With distance, now I can look at the period and see the contradiction, the humor.” Of course, there are differences between the stage and film versions. In the stage musical, the main characters of Claude, Berger, Shelia, etc. are all a merry band of hippies. Claude is conflicted. Will he burn his draft card or fight in Vietnam? In the film, Claude (John Savage) is a hick (from Oklahoma, I gather) who goes to NYC to join the Army and go to Vietnam. He meets Berger (Treat Williams) and his hippie pals in Central Park, who introduce him to the joys of drugs, sex, peace, freedom. happiness, etc. Shelia (Beverly D’Angelo) is now a society debutante who is drawn into the hippie group due to the mutal attraction between her and Claude. Of course, the hippies try to save Claude from going to Vietnam, and the film’s “ironic twist ending,” although different from the stage version, is every bit as moving and heartbreaking. The film has an especially vibrant energy and the cast, particularly sexy Treat Williams as hippie leader Berger, is extremely charismatic. Most of the celebrated score by Gerome Ragni, James Rado, and Galt MacDermot, is included here; although a few songs are rather clumsily inserted into the film screenplay by Michael Weller. For instance, “Walking In Space,” a drug use scene/song in the stage version, underscores an Army training sequence in the film. A few odd changes do not detract from the overall impact of the film, however. The opening number “The Age Of Aquarius,” set in Central Park, is thrilling. Treat Williams’ party crashing performance of “I Got Life”, Cheryl Barnes’ emotional showstopper “Easy To Be Hard”, and the gender switching treatment of the “Black Boys/White Boys” number are a few other outstanding moments. “Hair” belongs on that short list of film adaptations that manage to capture the spirit of the original stage musical and are a completely successful film musical in their own right. (“West Side Story,” “The King And I,” “The Sound Of Music,” “Cabaret,” and “Chicago” are the others). I’ll never understand why the film version of “Hair” did not achieve the same success as the film version of “Grease,” that shumaltzy/sleazy. over-rated tribute to the 1950’s. “Hair” certainly has more grit, emotional power, better songs, and a stronger, more important message than “Grease.” I don’t even own “Grease,” but “Hair” deserves to be in the library of everyone who loves the late 1960’s and Broadway/film musicals.
Ellie –
Olive Signature edition of HAIR is the best!
This has been my favorite movie since I was 10 years old! My parents saw HAIR on broadway in 1968- while mom was rather pregnant with meâ¦maybe that had an influence âºï¸. Iâve seen the film more than 30 times Iâm certain. It was finally time to own a copy. The Olive Signature is the only version where they have extras, interviews and commentaries- so I definitely recommend this version!!!! Still touching and deeply relevant.
Sherry Fadel –
Great movie
My family really enjoys this movie. Very happy we bought it
Dwayne Barclay –
A Classic
Even if you don’t usually like musicals, like me, you should still like this one, it is one of my all time favorites. It has some classic songs in it, including “Easy to be Hard”, one of the very few that we are forced to listen to at work that I actually like, here are the lyrics to it:”How can people be so heartlessHow can people be so cruelEasy to be hard, easy to be coldHow can people have no feelingsHow can they ignore their friendsEasy to be proud, easy to say no{Refrain}Especially people who care about strangersWho care about evil and social injusticeDo you only care about bleeding crowdHow about a needing friend, I need a friendHow can people be so heartlessYou know I’m hung up on youEasy to be proud, easy to say no{Refrain}How can people be so heartlessHow can people be so cruelEasy to be proud, easy to say noEasy to be cold, easy to say noCome, on, easy to give in, easy to say noEasy to be cold, easy to say noMuch too easy to say noLyrics by James RadoIt has a young Treat Williams and John Savage, the latter playing a country boy who goes to the big city before he is supposed to go in the military. He meets a bunch of cool hippies led by Treat’s character. There are some other classic songs in it like “Aquarius” and “Good Morning Starshine”. Glad to see it on DVD. A bit of trivia via IMBD, it was the highest grossing film in Hungary in 1980. You can watch the trailer there, too, at IMBD. This is a very entertaining film, check it out.
SherlocksSolutions –
Communication Breakdown, Lessons Lived, Wisdom Understood
For educative and entertaining value for young Americans who never experienced the Liberal Revolution. For Conservative seniors who lived through the turmoil, LOVED the music, and can now see the positive value of what the liberals were trying to message. A movie SO truthfully effective, you will view it over and over again. Cannot give it 5 Stars due to the filthy and useless song sung by Woof to the horseback riders. This song helped create the illusion these youth were nothing BUT degenerate. Periodic nudity shown BUT added a reality to the ongoing action of the moment. Life forces EVERYONE to grow up. Commanding and demanding will fall on deaf ears. Living for yourself is living for your body and rotting away your Soul. TRUE Love may cost yourself, as you sacrifice for the other.
Bonnie –
Hair DVD
I saw this movie years ago and really liked it. Iâm a child of the 60s and love that music. I also had a friend that was in as a extra. Love it.
MEYER –
Un retour dans le temps, mon plaisir à été complet. Merci au vendeur pour la livraison avant la date prévue.
Leandro Capocchi –
We and friends really enjoyed, only disappointment was the lack of the song “Frank Mills”, which was on the original record (because it’s a favourite of mine).
kkramone –
… luego vino el bajón del tripi y llegaron los punkis con aquello de que no hay futuro. Pero el futuro ya está aquÃ, los viejos teatros ahora son coloridos almacenes, los obscuros ateneos son tecnificados gimnasios, la mili es un videojuego, la guerra se hace con joystick, las protestas donde no molestan y el verano es ahora más azul gracias a la biagra. Ante todo… mucha calma. Siéntate frente a tu homecinemadeluxe y pon la peli (y ¡que c_ño! con un brebaje de esos que también te habrán prohibido y que bebÃa Iggy Pop antes de pasarse a chueps). Si cuando termine no te pegas un homenaje de rebeldÃa, descaro e insumisión, no busques el botón de rebobinar. ¡Entérate, la cinta se ha acabado! Esto es un blurai, y tú …¿qué ex-eres?
Pierre B. –
Le produit est parfait et le film en tant que tel jouissif ! let the sunshine in !
N.H. –
Junger Provinzamerikaner wird zum Militär einberufen und will zuvor noch etwa in New York erleben, was auch mit Hilfe einiger Hippies bestens gelingt. Am Ende retten sie ihn vor dem Heldentod. Das Ganze garniert mit Musik und Tanz der Siebziger. Moralisch und Historisch wertvoll.