The '60s
Originally released in 1999. The '60s is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Mark Piznarski. With a runtime of 2h 52m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Josh Hamilton, Julia Stiles, and Jerry O'Connell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
2h 52m
172 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Josh Hamilton
as Michael Herlihy
Julia Stiles
as Katie Herlihy
Jerry O'Connell
as Brian Herlihy
Jeremy Sisto
as Kenny Klein
Jordana Brewster
as Sarah Weinstock
Leonard Roberts
as Emmet Taylor
Bill Smitrovich
as Bill Herlihy
Annie Corley
as Mary Herlihy
Donovan Leitch
as Neal Reynolds
David Alan Grier
as Fred Hampton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NBC Studios
- Lynda Obst Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The '60s about?
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...
Who directed The '60s?
The '60s was directed by Mark Piznarski.
How long is The '60s?
The '60s has a runtime of 2 hours and 52 minutes (172 minutes total).
When was The '60s released?
The '60s was released on February 7, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The '60s?
The main cast of The '60s includes Josh Hamilton, Julia Stiles, Jerry O'Connell, Jeremy Sisto, Jordana Brewster.