Getting Straight
"America's children lay it on the line."
Originally released in 1970. Getting Straight is a comedy/drama film. directed by Richard Rush. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, and Robert F. Lyons
Synopsis
Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on campus, but now that he's back studying for his master's, he's trying to fly right. Trouble is, the campus is exploding with various student movements, and Harry's girlfriend, Jan, is caught up in most of them. As Harry gets closer to finishing his degree, he finds his iconoclastic attitude increasingly aligned with the students rather than the faculty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (36 votes)
Box Office
$13.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $13,300,000
Production Companies
- The Organization
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Getting Straight about?
Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on campus, but now that he's back studying for his master's, he's trying to fly right. Trouble is, the campus ...
Who directed Getting Straight?
Getting Straight was directed by Richard Rush.
How long is Getting Straight?
Getting Straight has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Getting Straight released?
Getting Straight was released on May 13, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Getting Straight?
The main cast of Getting Straight includes Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, Robert F. Lyons, Cecil Kellaway, Jeff Corey.