WUSA
“Love it or leave it.”
Synopsis
Rheinhardt, a cynical drifter, gets a job as an announcer for right-wing radio station WUSA in New Orleans. Rheinhardt is content to parrot WUSA's reactionary editorial stance on the air, even if he doesn't agree with it. Rheinhardt finds his cynical detachment challenged by a lady friend, Geraldine, and by Rainey, a neighbour and troubled idealist who becomes aware of WUSA's sinister, hidden purpose. And when events start spinning out of control, even Rheinhardt finds he must take a stand.
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WUSA (1970) *RARE* Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-16
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Paul Newman
Rheinhardt
Joanne Woodward
Geraldine
Anthony Perkins
Rainey
Laurence Harvey
Farley
Don Gordon
Bogdanovich
Pat Hingle
Bingamon
Bruce Cabot
King Wolyoe
Cloris Leachman
Philomene
Jerry Catron
Sidewinder Bates
Jim Boles
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Michael Anderson Jr.
Marvin
Leigh French
Girl
Moses Gunn
Clotho
Wayne Rogers
Minter
Robert Quarry
Noonan
Skip Young
Rep. Jimmy Snipe
B.J. Mason
Roosevelt Berry
Clifton James
Speed - Sailor in Bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Stone
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- WUSA
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Rosenberg
Robert Stone
Lalo Schifrin
Richard Moore
Bob Wyman
John Foreman, Paul Newman
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Rosenberg
Director
John Foreman
Producer
Paul Newman
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Richard Moore
Director of Photography
Bob Wyman
Editor
Robert Stone
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About WUSA
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is WUSA about?
Rheinhardt, a cynical drifter, gets a job as an announcer for right-wing radio station WUSA in New Orleans. Rheinhardt is content to parrot WUSA's reactionary editorial stance on the air, even if he doesn't agree with it. Rheinhardt finds his cynical detachment challenged by a lady friend, Geraldine, and by Rainey, a neighbour and troubled idealist who becomes aware of WUSA's sinister, hidden purpose. And when events start spinning out of control, even Rheinhardt finds he must take a stand.
Who directed WUSA?
WUSA was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Who stars in WUSA?
The principal cast of WUSA includes Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Perkins, Laurence Harvey, Don Gordon.
When was WUSA released and how long is it?
WUSA was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for WUSA?
The original motion picture soundtrack for WUSA was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
Is WUSA based on a book or true story?
WUSA is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Stone".
What is the age rating and content advisory for WUSA?
WUSA holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).