A Case For Beer (1970)

★★★★★ · Know Your Location -- Request ID! · lonestrikr · 2006-01-04

Above and beyond the convenience-store tradecraft, I was struck by the memory-inducing sights and sounds in this film. The two that most caught my attention: -- At the beginning, the dull "thunk" of the beer can hitting the pavement as the kid gets out of the car. That's a tin can, not an aluminum one. -- At the end of the film, someone uses a pop tab from a (no-doubt legally purchased) can of beer to spread relish on a hot dog. Wow. That really struck a chord in my memory. But check that driver's license (the first one) showing a resident of Lawrence, KS. That implies Centron Films and KU…

★★★★ · Ah, for the days of the 18 year old drinking age... · Scott Bot · 2004-10-07

A pretty cool little film about selling to underage drinkers. My guess, from the fashions and the cars, is that this was made in the mid to late sixties. Friends have told me that many of the same tricks are used by underage kids today, and the film would be a good training film for how to buy beer. Favorite line: "Many people use beer as a beverage." What the heck else do you use it for? (Please don't tell me. I don't wanna know.) Although the film is credited to Kansas State University, it has "Centron" written all over it. Don't get distracted!

★★★ · a major minor dilemma · left wing films · 2005-12-02

I must say I enjoyed the soundtrack it really sets the mood but the narrator voice its as lame as the rest of the film for some The film was made to "educate" liquor stores clerks what do if a kid try to buy some booze and it also leaves a message for young kids not to drink

★★ · What a hoot · chadwys · 2005-03-26

"He checked everything but her age" ... classic!