The Front(1976)
America's most unlikely hero.
The Front 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.
The Front (1976) is a comedy and drama film directed by Martin Ritt, released on September 30, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi and Michael Murphy. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 185 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Ritt
- Writers:
- Walter Bernstein
- Producers:
- Martin Ritt
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Chapman
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Devon/Persky-Bright, Persky-Bright Productions, Columbia Pictures, Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Front (1976) Trailer
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The Front Cast & Crew
Main cast
Woody Allen
as Howard Prince
Zero Mostel
as Hecky Brown
Herschel Bernardi
as Philip Sussman
Michael Murphy
as Alfred Miller
Andrea Marcovicci
as Florence Barrett
Remak Ramsay
as Hennessey
- Marvin Lichterman
Marvin Lichterman
as Myer Prince
Lloyd Gough
as Delaney
David Margulies
as Phelps
Joshua Shelley
as Sam
- Norman Rose
Norman Rose
as Howard's Attorney
Charles Kimbrough
as Committee Counselor
Key crew
Directed by Martin Ritt, written by Walter Bernstein, produced by Martin Ritt.
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The Front Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 185 ratings.
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The Front – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Front online?
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The Front (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Front?
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The main cast of The Front (1976) includes Woody Allen, Zero Mostel, Herschel Bernardi, Michael Murphy and Andrea Marcovicci. The film was directed by Martin Ritt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Front released?
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The Front was released on September 30, 1976 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Front worth watching?
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The Front (1976) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 185 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Front?
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Yes. The official The Front trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.