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Taking Woodstock (2009)

R 120 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Music  -   28 August 2009 (USA)
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A man working at his parents' motel in the Catskills inadvertently sets in motion the generation-defining concert in the summer of 1969.

Director:

Ang Lee

Writers:

James Schamus (screenplay), Elliot Tiber (book), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Henry Goodman Henry Goodman ...
Edward Hibbert ...
British Gentleman
Imelda Staunton ...
Demetri Martin ...
Kevin Chamberlin ...
Jackson Spiers
Lee Wong Lee Wong ...
George the Doorman (as Takeo Lee Wong)
Anthoula Katsimatides ...
Esther
Clark Middleton ...
Frank
Bette Henritze Bette Henritze ...
Annie
Sondra James ...
Margaret
Jeffrey Dean Morgan ...
Dan
Christina Kirk ...
Carol
Gail Martino Gail Martino ...
Town Clerk
Emile Hirsch ...
Adam LeFevre ...
Dave
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Storyline

A man working at his parents' motel in the Catskills inadvertently sets in motion the generation-defining concert in the summer of 1969.

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Plot Keywords:

Concert | Motel | Catskills | Gay | Pollution  | See more »

Taglines:

"A Generation Began In His Backyard."

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic nudity, some sexual content, drug use and language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Özgür Woodstock See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$3,457,760 (USA) (30 August 2009) (1393 Screens)

Gross:

$7,443,007 (USA) (27 September 2009)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Focus Features See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

This is the second film to feature Liev Schreiber in drag. The first role was in his theatrical debut, Mixed Nuts. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Mike and Tisha first arrive at the El Monaco, Tisha is carrying her dog in a tote bag, but as they are walking around checking out the property, she's carrying the dog in her arms and the handbag is gone. See more »

Quotes

[Elliot finds his father pouring a jug into the freshly-filled swimming pool]
Elliot Tiber: Dad, that's bleach for the laundry.
Jake Teichberg: It kills the germs. What's the difference?
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Connections

References Topaz (1969) See more »

Soundtracks

"No Love, No Nothin'"
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Leo Robin
Performed by Judy Garland See more »