Summaries

In a small town, the hippie faction often clashes with the mainstream. To settle their differences, the hippie "freaks" take on the town police "pigs" in a football game. On opposing sides of the fence are Frank, the Police Sergeant, and his son Neal. Also at odds are Neal and one time friend Doug, a returned Vietnam vet who has joined the police force, who is also protective of his younger sister, who prefers the hippie element. To make things even more intense, Mickey South, who has fled to Canada to avoid the war, returns to play for the Freaks football team. Tensions mount, and all are challenged as the climax of the film approaches.—Marcia Studley <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • brother sister relationship
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • vietnam war
  • draft dodger
  • military draft
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Sport
Release date Jul 5, 1984
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Salem, Oregon, USA
Production companies Ten-Four Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 2h
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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