Purple Haze
“It's the summer of 1968. And Matt Caulfield is about to grow up the hard way.”
Synopsis
Matt and his friends witness LBJ inform us of his plans not to rerun in the upcoming election. Upon hearing of his plans, everyone celebrates by smoking marijuana. An uncool student from next door is disturbed by the boys' racket, and upon being pelted with junk food by the boys for telling them to be quiet, he calls the police. Within minutes, Matt and his roommates are caught and banned from campus. Matt returns home, where he is faced with various issues before being shipped off to Vietnam.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 6, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Burton Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Victoria Wozniak
- Original Title
- Purple Haze
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Purple Haze
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Burton Morris
Victoria Wozniak, David Burton Morris
Richard Gibb
Dusty Dennison
Victoria Wozniak, Thomas A. Fucci
Department Leadership Roster
David Burton Morris
Director
David Burton Morris
Writer
Victoria Wozniak
Screenplay
Thomas A. Fucci
Producer
Richard Gibb
Director of Photography
Dusty Dennison
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Haze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Purple Haze about?
Matt and his friends witness LBJ inform us of his plans not to rerun in the upcoming election. Upon hearing of his plans, everyone celebrates by smoking marijuana. An uncool student from next door is disturbed by the boys' racket, and upon being pelted with junk food by the boys for telling them to be quiet, he calls the police. Within minutes, Matt and his roommates are caught and banned from campus. Matt returns home, where he is faced with various issues before being shipped off to Vietnam.
Who directed Purple Haze?
Purple Haze was directed by David Burton Morris.
Who stars in Purple Haze?
The principal cast of Purple Haze includes Peter Nelson, Chuck McQuary, Bernard Baldan, Susanna Lack, Heidi Helmer.
When was Purple Haze released and how long is it?
Purple Haze was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Purple Haze?
Purple Haze holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).