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The Front

PG19761h 35mMartin Ritt
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 67%

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"America's most unlikely hero."

A cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.

ComedyDrama
FriendshipFightPoliticsMovie BusinessScreenwriterMccarthy EraFrontWriterCommunismMccarthyism

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Front (1976) about?

A cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.

Who stars in The Front?

The Front stars Woody Allen (Howard Prince), Zero Mostel (Hecky Brown), Herschel Bernardi (Philip Sussman), Michael Murphy (Alfred Miller), Andrea Marcovicci (Florence Barrett). The film was directed by Martin Ritt.

How long is The Front?

The Front has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated PG.

Is The Front worth watching?

The Front holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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