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Alice's Restaurant (1969)

"Every Generation Has A Story To Tell."

6.219691h 51mEN
DramaComedy

Directed by Arthur Penn

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

EN

Release

August 20, 1969

Director

Arthur Penn

Official Trailer

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Overview

After getting kicked out of college, Arlo decides to visit his friend Alice for Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner is over, Arlo volunteers to take the trash to the dump but finds it closed for the holiday, so he dumps the trash in the bottom of a ravine. This act of littering gets him arrested and s...

Cast

Arlo Guthrie

Arlo Guthrie

Arlo Guthrie

Patricia Quinn

Patricia Quinn

Alice Brock

James Broderick

James Broderick

Ray Brock

Tina Chen

Tina Chen

Mari-chan

Geoff Outlaw

Geoff Outlaw

Roger Crowther

Michael McClanathan

Michael McClanathan

Shelly

Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger

Himself

Lee Hays

Lee Hays

Himself

Kathleen Dabney

Kathleen Dabney

Karin

William Obanhein

William Obanhein

Himself - Officer Obie

Seth Allen

Seth Allen

Evangelist

Monroe Arnold

Monroe Arnold

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Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Alice's Restaurant (1969), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After getting kicked out of college, Arlo decides to visit his friend Alice for Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner is over, Arlo volunteers to take the trash to the dump but finds it closed for the holiday, so he dumps the trash in the bottom of a ravine. This act of littering gets him arrested and sends him on a bizarre journey.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Alice's Restaurant. 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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