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The '60s (1999)

6.019992h 52mEN
DramaTV Movie

Directed by Mark Piznarski

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

2h 52m

Language

EN

Release

February 7, 1999

Director

Mark Piznarski

Overview

The Herlihys are a working class family from Chicago whose three children take wildly divergent paths: Brian joins the Marines right out of High School and goes to Vietnam, Michael becomes involved in the civil rights movement and after campaigning for Bobby Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy becomes invol...

Cast

Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton

Michael Herlihy

Julia Stiles

Julia Stiles

Katie Herlihy

Jerry O'Connell

Jerry O'Connell

Brian Herlihy

Jeremy Sisto

Jeremy Sisto

Kenny Klein

Jordana Brewster

Jordana Brewster

Sarah Weinstock

Leonard Roberts

Leonard Roberts

Emmet Taylor

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Herlihy

Annie Corley

Annie Corley

Mary Herlihy

Donovan Leitch

Donovan Leitch

Neal Reynolds

David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier

Fred Hampton

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Reverend Willie Taylor

Cliff Gorman

Cliff Gorman

Father Daniel Berrigan

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The '60s (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The Herlihys are a working class family from Chicago whose three children take wildly divergent paths: Brian joins the Marines right out of High School and goes to Vietnam, Michael becomes involved in the civil rights movement and after campaigning for Bobby Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy becomes involved in radical politics, and Katie gets pregnant, moves to San Francisco and joins a hippie commune. Meanwhile, the Taylors are an African-American family living in the deep South. When Willie Taylor, a minister and civil rights organizer, is shot to death, his son Emmet moves to the city and eventually joins the Black Panthers, serving as a bodyguard for Fred Hampton.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The '60s. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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