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20 August 1969 (USA) moreTagline:
Where the heads of all nations meet moreAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" still something to be thankful for(From PasteMagazine. 27 November 2008, 4:00 AM, PST)
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More than just a hippie flick. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Arlo Guthrie | ... | Arlo Guthrie | |
| Patricia Quinn | ... | Alice Brock (as Pat Quinn) | |
| James Broderick | ... | Ray Brock | |
| Pete Seeger | ... | Himself | |
| Lee Hays | ... | Himself - Reverend at Evangelical Meeting | |
| Michael McClanathan | ... | Shelly | |
| Geoff Outlaw | ... | Roger Crowther | |
| Tina Chen | ... | Mari-chan | |
| Kathleen Dabney | ... | Karin | |
| William Obanhein | ... | Himself - Officer Obie | |
| Seth Allen | ... | Evangelist | |
| Monroe Arnold | ... | Blueglass | |
| Joseph Boley | ... | Woody Guthrie | |
| Vinnette Carroll | ... | Draft Clerk | |
| Sylvia Davis | ... | Marjorie Guthrie |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
111 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Australia:M | West Germany:16 (f) | Finland:K-8 | Sweden:11 | USA:GP (edited for re-rating) (1970) | USA:R (original rating)Fun Stuff
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The real Alice Brock and Ray Brock appear as extras in the film. In the scene where "Ray" is putting up insulation, she is wearing a brown turtleneck and has her hair in a ponytail. In the Thanksgiving scene she wears a bright pink satin blouse. In the party scene she's wearing a Western-style dress. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: The outdoor scenes in Stockbridge, MA on Thanksgiving Day show brightly colored leaves on the trees. By late November, the trees are bare. This scene was likely shot during the first two weeks of October. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) moreSoundtrack:
Car-Car Song moreFAQ
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After seeing all the negative criticism, I just had to say a few words in the films defence. ALICE'S RESTAURANT is unconventionally produced, but it DEFINITELY has themes running through out it.. It deals with some profound issues about the era, particularly the concept of the pursuit of happieness. Note the significant change in tone in the last section: The marriage ceremony and party at the end brilliantly convey the idea of the characters trying to "be free" and have a good time, but that if there is aimlessness in your life, there will be a sadness there and you won't know were it is comming from. True, it also helps if you like folk music (witch I do). I found the scenes of Arlo by his father Woody's bed side quite touching, especially when he is performing with Pete Seagar. And of course, seeing the ALICE'S RESTUARANT MASSECREE acted out is delightful.