Hair(1979) < 2026 Edition >
The group introduces Claude to a world of LSD, "free love," and rebellion against the status quo.
Modern reviews often highlight the film's "naturalistic fashion," noting that it captured the energy of the 60s even while being produced a decade later. Hair(1979)
The film follows (John Savage), a naive Oklahoma farm boy who travels to New York City to enlist in the Army during the Vietnam War. Before induction, he encounters a "tribe" of hippies led by the charismatic George Berger (Treat Williams). The group introduces Claude to a world of
In a major departure from the musical, a case of mistaken identity leads Berger to be shipped off to Vietnam in Claude’s place, resulting in a tragic and haunting finale set to "Let the Sunshine In". Key Creative Contributors Before induction, he encounters a "tribe" of hippies
Miloš Forman, who brought a naturalistic style to the fantastical musical elements.
Twyla Tharp, whose work featured high-energy, modern dance sequences.