Generation (film)

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Generation
Generation poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by George Schaefer
Screenplay byWilliam Goodhart
Produced byFrederick Brisson
Starring David Janssen
Kim Darby
Pete Duel
Carl Reiner
Andrew Prine
James Coco
Cinematography Lionel Lindon
Edited byJames T. Heckert
Music by Dave Grusin
Production
company
Distributed byAVCO Embassy Pictures
Release date
  • December 15, 1969 (1969-12-15)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Generation is a 1969 American comedy film directed by George Schaefer and written by William Goodhart. The film stars David Janssen, Kim Darby, Pete Duel, Carl Reiner, Andrew Prine and James Coco. The film was released on December 15, 1969, by AVCO Embassy Pictures. [1] [2] [3] It is based on the 1965 play of the same name.

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Plot

Nine months pregnant and due any day, Doris Bolton finally marries Walter Owen, a photographer who wants nothing to do with conformity or "the establishment." They want a natural childbirth, at home, with no doctors or drugs.

Her father, ad man Jim Bolton, flies to New York to be by her side. A liberal, Jim believes his daughter is risking her life and the baby's by defying convention. He asks obstetrician friend Stan to assist at the last minute, against Walter's wishes, but when everyone comes out of the childbirth all right, Jim and his son-in-law reach an accord.

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References

  1. A. H. Weiler (1969-12-16). "Movie Review - Generation - 'Generation' Returns in Film Version". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
  2. "Generation (1969) - Overview". TCM.com. 1969-12-15. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
  3. "Generation". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-12-10.