Getting Straight
“America's children lay it on the line.”
Synopsis
Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on campus, but now that he's back studying for his master's, he's trying to fly right. Trouble is, the campus is exploding with various student movements, and Harry's girlfriend, Jan, is caught up in most of them. As Harry gets closer to finishing his degree, he finds his iconoclastic attitude increasingly aligned with the students rather than the faculty.
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Elliott Gould
Harry Bailey
Candice Bergen
Jan
Robert F. Lyons
Nick
Cecil Kellaway
Dr. Kasper
Jeff Corey
Dr. Edward Willhunt
Max Julien
Ellis
Jon Lormer
Vandenburg
Leonard Stone
Lysander
William Bramley
Wade Linden
Jeannie Berlin
Judy Kramer
Brenda Sykes
Luan
Gregory Sierra
Garcia
Julia Anne Robinson
College girl
John Rubinstein
Herbert
Richard Anders
Dr. Bill Greengrass
Jenny Sullivan
Sheila
Billie Bird
Landlady
Harrison Ford
Jake
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rush
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Kaufman, Ken Kolb
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- Getting Straight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.3M
- Production Studios
- The Organization, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rush
Robert Kaufman, Ken Kolb
Ronald Stein
László Kovács
Maury Winetrobe
Richard Rush
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rush
Director
Maury Winetrobe
Editor
Richard Rush
Producer
Robert Kaufman
Writer
Charles Bail
Stunt Coordinator
László Kovács
Director of Photography
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
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 Getting Straight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Getting Straight about?
Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on campus, but now that he's back studying for his master's, he's trying to fly right. Trouble is, the campus is exploding with various student movements, and Harry's girlfriend, Jan, is caught up in most of them. As Harry gets closer to finishing his degree, he finds his iconoclastic attitude increasingly aligned with the students rather than the faculty.
Who directed Getting Straight?
Getting Straight was directed by Richard Rush.
Who stars in Getting Straight?
The principal cast of Getting Straight includes Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, Robert F. Lyons, Cecil Kellaway, Jeff Corey.
When was Getting Straight released and how long is it?
Getting Straight was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
How much did Getting Straight make at the box office?
Getting Straight grossed $13.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Getting Straight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Getting Straight was composed by Ronald Stein.
Is Getting Straight based on a book or true story?
Getting Straight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ken Kolb".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Getting Straight?
Getting Straight holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).