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Purple Haze

  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Purple Haze (1982)
  • Drama
The film opens in Princeton University, 1968, where Matt Caulfield and his friends are watching television. There, they witness President Lyndon B. Johnson inform us of his plans not to reru... Read allThe film opens in Princeton University, 1968, where Matt Caulfield and his friends are watching television. There, they witness President Lyndon B. Johnson inform us of his plans not to rerun in the upcoming election. Upon hearing of his plans, Matt and the rest of the students c... Read allThe film opens in Princeton University, 1968, where Matt Caulfield and his friends are watching television. There, they witness President Lyndon B. Johnson inform us of his plans not to rerun in the upcoming election. Upon hearing of his plans, Matt and the rest of the students celebrate by smoking marijuana. An uncool student from next door is disturbed by the boys' ... Read all
IMDb RATING
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159
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  • Director
    • David Burton Morris
  • Writers
    • David Burton Morris(story)
    • Victoria Wozniak(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Nelson
    • Chuck McQuary
    • Bernard Baldan
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  • Director
    • David Burton Morris
  • Writers
    • David Burton Morris(story)
    • Victoria Wozniak(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Nelson
    • Chuck McQuary
    • Bernard Baldan
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    • 8User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Joanne Bauman, Bob Breuler, and Peter Nelson in Purple Haze (1982)
    Susanna Lack and Peter Nelson in Purple Haze (1982)
    Peter Nelson in Purple Haze (1982)
    Peter Nelson in Purple Haze (1982)

    Top cast

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    Peter Nelson
    • Matt Caulfieldas Matt Caulfield
    Chuck McQuary
    • Jeff Maleyas Jeff Maley
    Bernard Baldan
    • Derek Savageas Derek Savage
    Susanna Lack
    • Kitty Armstrongas Kitty Armstrong
    Bob Breuler
    • Walter Caulfieldas Walter Caulfield
    Joanne Bauman
    • Margaret Caulfieldas Margaret Caulfield
    Katy Horsch
    • Phoebe Caulfieldas Phoebe Caulfield
    Heidi Helmer
    Heidi Helmer
    • Angelaas Angela
    Tommy O'Brien
    • Marcusas Marcus
    Dan Jones
    • Dorm Snitchas Dorm Snitch
    Don Bakke
    • NCO #1as NCO #1
    James Craven
    • NCO #2as NCO #2
    John Speckhardt
    • Oath Officeras Oath Officer
    Jean Ashley
    • Mrs. Maleyas Mrs. Maley
    Sara Hennessy
    • Lorias Lori
    Michael Bailey
    • Edas Ed
    Peter Thoemke
    Peter Thoemke
    • Billas Bill
    Donna Moen
    • Diner Waitressas Diner Waitress
    • Director
      • David Burton Morris
    • Writers
      • David Burton Morris(story)
      • Victoria Wozniak(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    The film opens in Princeton University, 1968, where Matt Caulfield and his friends are watching television. There, they witness President Lyndon B. Johnson inform us of his plans not to rerun in the upcoming election. Upon hearing of his plans, Matt and the rest of the students celebrate by smoking marijuana. An uncool student from next door is disturbed by the boys' racket, and upon being pelted with junk food by the boys for telling them to be quiet, he calls the police. Within minutes, Matt and his roommates are caught smoking, and are banned from college campus. Matt returns home to his family, where he is faced with various issues before being shipped off to Vietnam. Source: Wikipedia (no source cited).. please someone update this!!. —Unknown source
    • color in title
    • two word title
    • princeton university
    • year 1968
    • title based on song
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      • It's the summer of 1968. And Matt Caulfield is about to grow up the hard way.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Heidi Helmer's debut.
    • Connections
      Features The Graduate (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      When I Was Young
      Written by Eric Burdon, Vic Briggs, John Weider, Barry Jenkins and Danny McCulloch

      Performed by The Animals

      Courtesy of Abkco Records, Inc.

      Unichappell Music, Inc.

    User reviews8

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    10/10
    neat little film, with good characterizations
    Very good little character study about a young man who drops out of college in the late 60's, at the height of political and emotional turmoil. Problems arise in the young man's home life, and subsequently he is drafted to Vietnam. The film follows his journey from college life to home life, highlighting in a trip to the army base aboard a bus. The ending is simply unforgettable! Excellent use of period music.
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    • Feb 20, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Aquel mayo del 68
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • Purple Haze
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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