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Between the Lines

R19771h 41mJoan Micklin Silver
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 94%

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"Fun, Adventure, Romance on $75 a Week"

The staff of the Back Bay Mainline, a Boston underground newspaper that rose to prominence in the 1960s, struggles with the shifting social climate of the '70s amid rumors that the paper is about to be sold to a media giant.

ComedyDrama
NewspaperBoston, MassachusettsNewspaper OfficeWoman Director

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What is Between the Lines (1977) about?

The staff of the Back Bay Mainline, a Boston underground newspaper that rose to prominence in the 1960s, struggles with the shifting social climate of the '70s amid rumors that the paper is about to be sold to a media giant.

Who stars in Between the Lines?

Between the Lines stars John Heard (Harry), Lindsay Crouse (Abbie), Jeff Goldblum (Max), Jill Eikenberry (Lynn), Bruno Kirby (David). The film was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.

How long is Between the Lines?

Between the Lines has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated R.

Is Between the Lines worth watching?

Between the Lines holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. 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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