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Okay Bill
The film tells the story of Bill, a young, successful stockbroker who zips off to Greenwich Village on his motorcycle when no one's looking to venture into the hippy counterculture world. His wife, Nancy, is the dream of every middle-class male. She is liberated enough to go around bra-less, enjoy sex, and be the perfect mother for their child. Nancy, however, is unaware of her husband's excursions and happily attends the local ecology awareness meetings without Bill. Bill soon becomes involved with Gordon, an Andy Warhol-type character whose protege, Roz, fascinates the square young businessman. After witnessing a wild party on Fire Island, Bill realizes that this crowd is not for him (shallow, lifeless) and that he does not even want to have sex with Roz because he is lonely for his wife. Nancy arrives unexpectedly on the island to reclaim her husband and together they walk off into the sunset hand in hand.
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Plot Summary
In the midst of the Vietnam War, a group of soldiers are tasked with a dangerous mission to rescue a downed pilot. Facing harsh jungle terrain and enemy fire, they must rely on each other and their own resolve to survive. The film explores the psychological toll of war and the bonds forged between men under extreme duress.
Critical Reception
Okay Bill received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its gritty portrayal of combat and the performances of its lead actors, others found its narrative predictable and its themes somewhat heavy-handed. Audiences at the time showed some interest, but it did not become a major box office success.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempts at realism in depicting the Vietnam War.
Noted for solid performances from Burt Reynolds and Robert Culp.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and lack of deeper character development.
Google audience: Audience reception for Okay Bill is not well-documented through aggregated Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Philippines, which stood in for Vietnam, a common practice for war films of that era.
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