The Landlord
“Watch the landlord get his.”
Synopsis
At the age of twenty-nine, Elgar Enders "runs away" from home. This running away consists of buying a building in a black ghetto in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. Initially, his intention is to evict the black tenants and convert the building into a posh flat. But Elgar is not one to be bound by yesterday's urges, and soon he has other thoughts on his mind.
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The Landlord (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Beau Bridges
Elgar Enders
Lee Grant
Joyce Enders
Diana Sands
Francine "Fanny" Johnson
Pearl Bailey
Marge
Walter Brooke
William Enders
Louis Gossett Jr.
Copee Johnson
Marki Bey
Lanie
Mel Stewart
Professor Duboise
Susan Anspach
Susan Enders
Robert Klein
Peter
Will Mackenzie
William Jr.
Gretchen Walther
Doris
Douglas Grant
Walter Gee
Stanley Greene
Heywood
Oliver Clark
Mr. Farcus
Florynce Kennedy
Enid
Joe Madden
Grandfather
Grover Dale
Oscar
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Gunn
- Original Score
- Al Kooper
- Original Title
- The Landlord
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company, Cartier Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Ashby
Bill Gunn, Kristin Hunter
Al Kooper
Gordon Willis
William A. Sawyer, Edward Warschilka
Norman Jewison, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Ashby
Director
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
William A. Sawyer
Editor
Norman Jewison
Producer
Domingo A. Rodriguez
Costume Design
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Bill Gunn
Screenplay
Al Kooper
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Landlord
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What is The Landlord about?
At the age of twenty-nine, Elgar Enders "runs away" from home. This running away consists of buying a building in a black ghetto in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. Initially, his intention is to evict the black tenants and convert the building into a posh flat. But Elgar is not one to be bound by yesterday's urges, and soon he has other thoughts on his mind.
Who directed The Landlord?
The Landlord was directed by Hal Ashby.
Who stars in The Landlord?
The principal cast of The Landlord includes Beau Bridges, Lee Grant, Diana Sands, Pearl Bailey, Walter Brooke.
When was The Landlord released and how long is it?
The Landlord was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Landlord?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Landlord was composed by Al Kooper.
Is The Landlord based on a book or true story?
The Landlord is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kristin Hunter".