The Strawberry Statement (1970): Cast & Plot
The Strawberry Statement is a 1970 romantic drama directed by Stuart Hagmann, starring Bruce Davison as Simon, Kim Darby and Murray MacLeod. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Stuart Hagmann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Strawberry Statement About?
The premise of The Strawberry Statement without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Youthful intensity colors every experience, and there’s an abundant amount of feeling to navigate. A college student initially seeks a revolutionary group as a way to meet women, but soon becomes sincere about their activist cause, confronting personal ideals and the harsh realities of protest.
The Strawberry Statement Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- student protest
- police riot
- san francisco california
- sit in
- anti war movement
- student movement
- tyranny
- social issues
- police brutality
- university
- based on novel
- anti establishment
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- man wrapped in a towel
- male wears underwear
- man undresses
- communal shower
- male rear nudity
- implied sex
- rowing crew
- racist term
- occupying force
- corruption
- brief male full frontal nudity
- reference to huey p. newton
- female topless nudity
- racist
- baton the weapon
- female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- hairy chested man
- man wears a jock strap
- student
- college
- group
- sexual freedom
- college trustee
- long haired man
- zoom the camera effect
- passive resistance
- cockroach
- auditorium
- rowing team
- 20 year old
- male female relationship
- campus unrest
- conservatism
- police
- secretary
- father son relationship
- commitment
The Strawberry Statement Cast & Characters
Bruce Davison leads the cast as Simon, with Kim Darby as Linda and Murray MacLeod as George. Directed by Stuart Hagmann; 51 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stuart Hagmann
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Bruce Davison as Simon - Kim Darby as Linda
- Murray MacLeod as George
- Jeannie Berlin as Girl with Clipboard
Also Starring in The Strawberry Statement
· 47 more- Bert Remsen Policeman at Gate
- Bob Balaban Elliot
- Bud Cort Elliot
- Eddra Gale Dean's Secretary
- David Dukes Student Guard
- James Coco Grocer
- Danny Goldman Charlie
- Paul Willson Guerilla Theatre Troupe
- Julie Payne Woman
- King Moody TV Newscaster
- Michael Margotta Swatch
- Andrew Parks Student
- Ruth Silveira Woman
- Robin Menken Guerilla Theatre Troupe
- Christopher Pray Guerilla Theatre Troupe
- Margo Winkler Woman
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- Bill Striglos TV Technician
- Jon Hill Student
- Jess Walton Student
- Ed Greenberg Bearded Leader
- Israel Horovitz Dr. Benton
- Carol Bagdasarian Girl on Telephone
- Debbie Muller Student Speaker
- Booker Bradshaw Lucas
- Bruce Neckels Student Speaker
- Kristina Holland Irma
- Nancy Burnett Woman
- Drew Eshelman Tim
- Pat Rooney Red Mountain Jug Band
- Henry Leff Police Inspector
- Joe Quinn Professor
- Justin Christopher Guerilla Theatre Troupe
- Kristin Van Buren Girl in Filing Room
- Erick Vinther Student Dissadent (uncredited)
- Tom Foral Coach
- James Kunen Chairman
- Greta Pope Song Leader
- Kertia Thomas Student Speaker
- Larry Canaga Guerilla Theatre Troupe
- Diana Henrichsen Guerilla Theatre Troupe
- John R. Pray Guerilla Theatre Troupe
- Pat May Red Mountain Jug Band
- Bill Boelk Red Mountain Jug Band
- Randy Thornally Red Mountain Jug Band
- Jack Schmidt University President
- Joseph Reale Jock
- Bill Riddle Leader Riot Policeman (uncredited)
More from Stuart Hagmann
More films directed by Stuart Hagmann: Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo, She Lives! and Believe in Me.
The Strawberry Statement Plot Summary
What happens in The Strawberry Statement from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Simon, Bruce Davison is a student at a fictional San Francisco university who begins as a bystander to the rising campus protests. He learns of plans to occupy a university building in response to a gym’s construction, a move framed as standing up for the local minority community. His curiosity pulls him toward the demonstrations, and on the way he notices Linda, Kim Darby, falling for her at first sight. He follows her into the protest, and together they throw themselves into the action. When the strikers grow hungry, the couple even participate in a local grocer raid, a small act of audacious rebellion amid the chaos of the moment.
Full summary
The whole story of The Strawberry Statement, scene by scene
The Strawberry Statement Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Strawberry Statement.
How Well Do You Know The Strawberry Statement?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main protagonist's name?
Cars in The Strawberry Statement
16 cars on screen, including the DurAvan Wholesaler and the International Harvester Metro Van.
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DurAvan Wholesaler Important role -
International Harvester Metro Van Minor role -
1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Background role -
1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Background role
The Strawberry Statement Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Des fraises et du sang” and “草莓声明”.
- Also known as
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- Des fraises et du sang
- 草莓声明
- 草莓宣言
- Blutige Erdbeeren
- Fragole e sangue
- Eper és vér
- Fresas y sangre
- Jahodová proklamace
- 烈火暴潮
- いちご白書
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The Strawberry Statement FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Strawberry Statement, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Strawberry Statement?
The Strawberry Statement runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Strawberry Statement released?
The Strawberry Statement was released on August 28, 1970.
Who directed The Strawberry Statement?
The Strawberry Statement was directed by Stuart Hagmann.
More films by Stuart Hagmann Who is in the cast of The Strawberry Statement?
The Strawberry Statement stars Bruce Davison as Simon, Kim Darby as Linda and Murray MacLeod as George, among 51 credited actors.
Does The Strawberry Statement have a post-credit scene?
No. The Strawberry Statement has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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