Hair Life
Hair Life

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Hair Life

1977
Movie
37 min
English

Tinkerbelle and Nancy North interview Coty Awards nominees at the Cinandre Hair Salon in NYC.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users86%
Director: Miloš FormanGenres: Musical, Drama, War

Plot Summary

A naive young Oklahoman, Claude Hooper Bukowski, travels to New York City to enlist in the Army and fight in Vietnam. While there, he encounters a tribe of hippies who introduce him to their bohemian lifestyle, love, and freedom. Claude finds himself torn between his sense of duty and the ideals of the counterculture movement, particularly as his departure for war draws nearer.

Critical Reception

Miloš Forman's "Hair" was a visually vibrant and energetic adaptation of the Broadway musical, capturing the spirit of the late 1960s. While some critics found its narrative a bit unfocused, the film was largely praised for its powerful musical numbers, dynamic performances, and its poignant exploration of the generation gap and the Vietnam War era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its explosive musical sequences and energetic cast.

  • Appreciated for its nostalgic portrayal of the hippie movement and anti-war sentiment.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat disjointed, but the overall impact was strong.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved the film's iconic songs, vibrant energy, and its nostalgic trip back to the counterculture era. Many found the performances compelling and the themes of freedom and peace resonant.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, and for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Treat Williams). Annie Golden was nominated for a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year – Actress.

Fun Fact

The film controversially featured a brief full-frontal male nudity scene, which was a significant talking point and contributed to its R rating.

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