Between the Lines
“Fun, Adventure, Romance on $75 a Week”
Synopsis
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.
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BETWEEN THE LINES (1977) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-05
Top Cast
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John Heard
Harry
Lindsay Crouse
Abbie
Jeff Goldblum
Max
Jill Eikenberry
Lynn
Bruno Kirby
David
Gwen Welles
Laura
Stephen Collins
Michael
Lewis J. Stadlen
Stanley
Jon Korkes
Frank
Michael J. Pollard
The Hawker
Lane Smith
Roy Walsh
Joe Morton
Ahmed
Richard Cox
Wheeler
Marilu Henner
Danielle
Raymond J. Barry
Herbert Fisk
Gary Springer
Jason
Susan Haskins
Sarah
Charles Levin
Paul
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Micklin Silver
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Barron
- Original Title
- Between the Lines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Midwest Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Micklin Silver
Fred Barron, David Helpern
Kenneth Van Sickle
John Carter
Raphael D. Silver
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Barron
Screenplay
Joan Micklin Silver
Director
Kenneth Van Sickle
Director of Photography
Raphael D. Silver
Producer
Stuart Wurtzel
Production Design
John Carter
Editor
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Between the Lines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Between the Lines 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 directed Between the Lines?
Between the Lines was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.
Who stars in Between the Lines?
The principal cast of Between the Lines includes John Heard, Lindsay Crouse, Jeff Goldblum, Jill Eikenberry, Bruno Kirby.
When was Between the Lines released and how long is it?
Between the Lines was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Between the Lines?
Between the Lines holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).