The Front
“America's most unlikely hero.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Front (1976) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-12
Top Cast
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Woody Allen
Howard Prince
Zero Mostel
Hecky Brown
Herschel Bernardi
Philip Sussman
Michael Murphy
Alfred Miller
Andrea Marcovicci
Florence Barrett
Remak Ramsay
Hennessey
Marvin Lichterman
Myer Prince
Lloyd Gough
Delaney
David Margulies
Phelps
Joshua Shelley
Sam
Norman Rose
Howard's Attorney
Charles Kimbrough
Committee Counselor
Josef Sommer
Committee Chairman
Danny Aiello
Danny LaGattuta
Georgann Johnson
T.V. Interviewer
Scott McKay
Hampton
David Clarke
Hubert Jackson
I.W. Klein
Bank Teller
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Bernstein
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Front
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Devon/Persky-Bright, Persky-Bright Productions, Columbia Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Walter Bernstein
Dave Grusin
Michael Chapman
Sidney Levin
Martin Ritt, Charles H. Joffe
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Martin Ritt
Director
Martin Ritt
Producer
Sidney Levin
Editor
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Walter Bernstein
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Front
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Front 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 directed The Front?
The Front was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in The Front?
The principal cast of The Front includes Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Michael Murphy, Andrea Marcovicci.
When was The Front released and how long is it?
The Front was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Front?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Front was composed by Dave Grusin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Front?
The Front holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).