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Greetings (1968)

Greetings (1968)
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If for nothing else, Greetings would be memorable as the second feature-length directorial effort of Brian DePalma (his first, 1966's The Wedding Party, was released shortly afterward). A satire of late-1960s manners and mores, the film aims its barbs at Lyndon B. Johnson, Vietnam, the draft, the counterculture, Greenwich Village and the John F. Kennedy assassination. Billed first, Robert DeNiro actually has a supporting role as a young longhair who tries to help his best pal (Jonathan Warden) flunk his Army physical. Gerrit Graham is a JFK conspiracy theorist who may well have good reason to be paranoid. Though largely ignored by the mainstream press in America, Greetings was effusively honored at the 1969 Berlin Film Festival. The film was originally rated X due to its considerable sexual content. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Jonathan WardenRobert De Niro, (more)
Director(s):
Brian De Palma
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Greetings

If for nothing else, Greetings would be memorable as the second feature-length directorial effort of Brian DePalma (his first, 1966's The Wedding Party, was released shortly afterward). A satire of late-1960s manners and mores, the film aims its barbs at Lyndon B. Johnson, Vietnam, the draft, the counterculture, Greenwich Village and the John F. Kennedy assassination. Billed first, Robert DeNiro actually has a supporting role as a young longhair who tries to help his best pal (Jonathan Warden) flunk his Army physical. Gerrit Graham is a JFK conspiracy theorist who may well have good reason to be paranoid. Though largely ignored by the mainstream press in America, Greetings was effusively honored at the 1969 Berlin Film Festival. The film was originally rated X due to its considerable sexual content. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
88 mins

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Director(s):
Brian De Palma
Writer(s):
Brian De PalmaCharles Hirsch
Producer(s):
Charles Hirsch
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Nudity, Profanity)
Categories:
Comedy
Greetings Awards:
  • 1969 - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Joseph K.

    The scattershot approach and lack of a linear storyline will turn most DVD renters off, as DePalma targets draft dodgers (Hey! Politically incorrect homosexual stereotypes! Ha! Ha!), computer dating, voyeurism and, strangely, paranoid Kennedy assassination theorists. This is from DePalma's "he did better later" phase.

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    Kurt S.

    It's like a time capsule from 1968, but generally awful.

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    Brian A.

    clunker.

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