Rude Awakening
"Two hippies came back from 1969 to get the bad news. Nobody wants to save the world anymore. They just want to buy it."
Originally released in 1989. Rude Awakening is a comedy film. directed by David Greenwalt.
Starring Cheech Marin, Eric Roberts, and Julie Hagerty
Synopsis
In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. In the later 1980s, the find out that a secret war is about to start in the US, and decide to return to New York to tell someone about it.
Quick Facts
Directors
Top Cast
Cheech Marin
as JesΓΊs Monteya
Eric Roberts
as Fred Wook
Julie Hagerty
as Petra Black
Robert Carradine
as Sammy Margolin
Louise Lasser
as Ronnie Summers
Buck Henry
as Lloyd Stool
Andrea Martin
as April Stool
Cindy Williams
as June Margolin
Cliff DeYoung
as Agent Brubaker
Dion Anderson
as Dr. Binibon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $3,169,719
Production Companies
- Aaron Russo Productions
- Cineplex-Odeon Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rude Awakening about?
In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. I...
Who directed Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening was directed by David Greenwalt.
How long is Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Rude Awakening released?
Rude Awakening was released on August 16, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rude Awakening?
The main cast of Rude Awakening includes Cheech Marin, Eric Roberts, Julie Hagerty, Robert Carradine, Louise Lasser.