Upon receiving his draft notice and leaving his family ranch in Oklahoma, Claude heads to New York and befriends a tribe of long-haired hippies on his way to boot camp.
A naive Vietnam draftee named Claude Hooper Bukowski travels from his parents' Oklahoma farm to New York City to join the Army. There, he encounters a group of hippies who introduce him to their way of life, including marijuana, free love, and anti-war protests. Claude falls for Sheila, a debutante who is also the object of affection for the hippies' charismatic leader, Berger. The story culminates with Claude facing a moral dilemma when he is called to report for duty in Vietnam.
Milos Forman's film adaptation of the iconic musical 'Hair' was met with a mixed but generally positive reception. Critics praised its vibrant energy, energetic musical numbers, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Treat Williams. However, some found the film to be less cohesive than the stage production and felt it didn't fully capture the counterculture spirit it aimed to portray. Audiences were captivated by the film's spectacle and its enduring themes.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the film's vibrant musical numbers and the raw energy of its performances. Many found the story engaging and felt it captured a significant cultural moment, though some noted it felt dated at times.
The actors playing the main hippie group were discovered by director Milos Forman through auditions held at actual hippie gatherings and communes.
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