Generation (1969): Cast
Generation is a 1969 comedy directed by George Schaefer, starring Sam Waterston as Desmond, Carl Reiner and Andrew Prine. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Generation About?
The premise of Generation without spoilers.
Newlyweds in Greenwich Village decide to have a natural childbirth in their loft, catching the bride’s traditional father off guard. Their unconventional approach to love, lifestyle, and filmmaking challenges expectations and creates tension as the family confronts modern choices.
Generation Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- daughter
- father
- childbirth
- home birth
- pregnant bride
- father daughter relationship
- pregnant wife
- pregnant daughter
- generation gap
- expectant mother
- expectant father
- stirrups
+3 more Show fewer
- pregnancy
- based on play
- independent film
Generation Cast & Characters
Sam Waterston leads the cast as Desmond, with Carl Reiner as Stan Herman and Andrew Prine as Winn Garand. Directed by George Schaefer; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Schaefer
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Sam Waterston as Desmond -
Carl Reiner as Stan Herman -
Andrew Prine as Winn Garand -
David Lewis as Arlington
Also Starring in Generation
· 7 more- Don Beddoe Gilbert
- David Janssen Jim Bolton
- James Coco Mr. Blatto
- Kim Darby Doris Bolton Owen
- Lincoln Kilpatrick Hey Hey
- Jack Somack Airline Policeman
- Pete Duel Walter Owen
Generation Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “A Time for Caring” and “A Time for Giving”.
- Also known as
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- A Time for Caring
- A Time for Giving
- Kabouterbevalling
- Generación Rebelde
Seen Generation?
Movies Like Generation
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Pod Generation, Generation P and Making Babies.
Generation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Generation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Generation?
Generation runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Generation released?
Generation was released on December 15, 1969.
Who directed Generation?
Generation was directed by George Schaefer.
More films by George Schaefer Who is in the cast of Generation?
Generation stars Sam Waterston as Desmond, Carl Reiner as Stan Herman and Andrew Prine as Winn Garand, among 11 credited actors.
Does Generation have a post-credit scene?
No. Generation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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