Please Stand By
Synopsis
Young New York City activists, led by street singer Freemont Zappata and his girl friend, Marian, hijack broadcasting equipment that enables them to interrupt network television. Delivering their own message on the air, the group promotes peace and ecological awareness while decrying war and consumerism. After one group member divulges their location to authorities, federal agents arrest Freemont, send him to trial and convict him. The group subsequently frees Freemont from a detention center, then continues their broadcasts, while Freemont rides his horse alone along a bridle path.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Milton, Joanna Milton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Milton, Joanna Milton
- Original Title
- Please Stand By
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Milton, Joanna Milton
Jack Milton, Joanna Milton
Paul Goldsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Goldsmith
Director of Photography
Jack Milton
Director
Jack Milton
Writer
Joanna Milton
Writer
Joanna Milton
Director
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What is Please Stand By about?
Young New York City activists, led by street singer Freemont Zappata and his girl friend, Marian, hijack broadcasting equipment that enables them to interrupt network television. Delivering their own message on the air, the group promotes peace and ecological awareness while decrying war and consumerism. After one group member divulges their location to authorities, federal agents arrest Freemont, send him to trial and convict him. The group subsequently frees Freemont from a detention center, then continues their broadcasts, while Freemont rides his horse alone along a bridle path.
Who directed Please Stand By?
Please Stand By was directed by Jack Milton, Joanna Milton.
Who stars in Please Stand By?
The principal cast of Please Stand By includes David Peel, Wendy Appel, Roberts Blossom, A.J. Weberman, Walter Hadler.
When was Please Stand By released and how long is it?
Please Stand By was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.