The Front Page
It's the hottest story since the Chicago fire...and they're sitting on it.
19741h 45m7.3(388 votes)
Comedy
Synopsis
Ruthless Chicago newspaper editor Walter Burns resorts to dubious motives in order to get top reporter Hildy Johnson to cover one more big crime story before retirement.
The Front Page (1974) is a comedy film directed by Billy Wilder. It stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Susan Sarandon. The film runs for 1 hour 45 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 388 votes.
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Director
Cast
Jack Lemmon
Hildebrand Johnson
Walter Matthau
Walter Burns
Susan Sarandon
Peggy Grant
Vincent Gardenia
Sheriff
David Wayne
Roy Bensinger
Allen Garfield
Kruger
Austin Pendleton
Earl Williams
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Who stars in The Front Page?
The Front Page stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon, and Vincent Gardenia, and was directed by Billy Wilder.
How long is The Front Page?
The Front Page has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes.
When did The Front Page come out?
The Front Page was released in 1974.
What genre is The Front Page?
The Front Page is a comedy film.
Is The Front Page worth watching?
The Front Page holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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