The Strawberry Statement

The Strawberry Statement (1970)

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This film is based on the James Simon Kunen book about student unrest on the Columbia University campus. Simon (Bruce Davison) joins the campus protest movement to socialize with the various hippie girls. When a violent police assault breaks up the protest, Simon's thoughts quickly turn from female… More

R, 1 hr. 43 min.
Directed By
Stuart Hagmann, Irwin Winkler
Written By
Israel Horovitz
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1970 Wide
On DVD
Jun 25, 1991

Critic Reviews

  • John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews

    an embarrassment for student activists of the period

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Never probes beyond the surface over student unrest in its social commentary.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    This movie is kinda like a late 60s version of Casablanca, taking place in America, on a college campus. It's very intense, exciting, and dramatic. I really liked this movie, it's fantastic, and I highly recommend it.

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