Movie

The Front

“America's most unlikely hero.”

★ 7.0(181)19761h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Martin Ritt
Release date: 1976-09-17
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Devon/Persky-Bright

The Front — trailer

About The Front

The Front is a 1976 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Martin Ritt, starring Woody Allen, Zero Mostel and Herschel Bernardi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 181 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Front in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.

Cast

Woody Allen

Howard Prince

Zero Mostel

Hecky Brown

Herschel Bernardi

Philip Sussman

Michael Murphy

Alfred Miller

Andrea Marcovicci

Florence Barrett

Remak Ramsay

Hennessey

Marvin Lichterman

Myer Prince

Lloyd Gough

Delaney

David Margulies

Phelps

Joshua Shelley

Sam

Norman Rose

Howard's Attorney

Charles Kimbrough

Committee Counselor

Themes & keywords

friendshipfightpoliticsmovie businessscreenwritermccarthy erafrontwritercommunismmccarthyism1950s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Front in Austria?+

The Front is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Front on Netflix?+

The Front is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is The Front?+

The Front has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Front?+

The Front stars Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Michael Murphy and Andrea Marcovicci.

When did The Front come out?+

The Front is a 1976 movie directed by Martin Ritt.

What genre is The Front?+

The Front is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Front?+

The Front was directed by Martin Ritt.