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The Front

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Original title

The Front

Year

1976

Running time

90 min.

Country

United States

Director

Martin Ritt

Screenwriter

Walter Bernstein

Cast

Music

Dave Grusin

Cinematography

Michael Chapman

Producer

Columbia Pictures, Devon/Persky-Bright, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Production, Martin Ritt Productions, Persky-Bright Productions

Genre

Drama. Comedy | Film In Film. 1950s. Comedy-Drama. Literature

Synopsis

During the years of the “witch hunt”, TV scriptwriter Alfred Miller is one of the writers condemned to ostracism for his left-wing ideals. In order to be able to continue working, he offers money to Howard Prince, an ex-fellow student, in exchange for being able to sign his name to his works. But he’s not the only writer in the same situation demanding Howard’s services as a front man.

Awards: 1976: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Screenplay

1977: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Zero Mostel)

1976: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Original Drama Screenplay

1976: Golden Globes Awards: nominated to Best Motion Picture Acting Debut - Female.

1976: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.

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The Front

1976

Martin Ritt

7.0

(3,141)