The Fifties 27 years old

Archival footage and interviews with historians mark this fascinating documentary on the 1950s, based on David Halberstam's bestseller. Among the subjects covered: work and the family; the impact of TV; the Cold War; and the beginnings of the civil-rights movement and the sexual revolution.

Credits

The Fifties Cast

Name Character
Edward Herrmann He was 53, 71 years old when he died as Narrator
Allen Ginsberg He was 70, 70 years old when he died as Himself

The Fifties Crew

Name Department
George Blondheim as Music. Sound
The Fifties poster
The Fifties (27 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, January 01, 1997
  • Runtime: 363 minutes