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The Front Page

PG19741h 45mBilly Wilder

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"It's the hottest story since the Chicago fire...and they're sitting on it."

Ruthless Chicago newspaper editor Walter Burns resorts to dubious motives in order to get top reporter Hildy Johnson to cover one more big crime story before retirement.

Comedy
Chicago, IllinoisNewspaperJournalistMarriage ProposalStressFather-in-lawNewspaper Man

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What is The Front Page (1974) about?

Ruthless Chicago newspaper editor Walter Burns resorts to dubious motives in order to get top reporter Hildy Johnson to cover one more big crime story before retirement.

Who stars in The Front Page?

The Front Page stars Jack Lemmon (Hildebrand Johnson), Walter Matthau (Walter Burns), Susan Sarandon (Peggy Grant), Vincent Gardenia (Sheriff), David Wayne (Roy Bensinger). The film was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is The Front Page?

The Front Page has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated PG.

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