Medium Cool(1969)
Beyond the age of innocence...into the age of awareness.
Medium Cool Synopsis
John Cassellis is the toughest TV news reporter around. After extensively reporting about violence and racial tensions in poor communities, he discovers that his network is helping the FBI by granting them access to his footage to find suspects.
Medium Cool (1969) is a drama film directed by Haskell Wexler, released on August 27, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Robert Forster, Verna Bloom, Peter Bonerz and Marianna Hill. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Haskell Wexler
- Writers:
- Haskell Wexler
- Producers:
- Tully Friedman, Haskell Wexler, Jerrold Wexler
- Cinematographer:
- Haskell Wexler
- Composer:
- Mike Bloomfield
- Production:
- H&J Pictures, Inc., Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $800,000
- Revenue:
- $5,500,000
- Status:
- Released
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Medium Cool Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Forster
as John
Verna Bloom
as Eileen
Peter Bonerz
as Gus
Marianna Hill
as Ruth
- Harold Blankenship
Harold Blankenship
as Harold
- Charles Geary
Charles Geary
as Harold's Father
Sid McCoy
as Frank Baker
- Christine Bergstrom
Christine Bergstrom
as Dede
- William Sickingen
William Sickingen
as News Director
- Robert McAndrew
Robert McAndrew
as Pennybaker
- Marrian Walters
Marrian Walters
as Social Worker
- Beverly Younger
Beverly Younger
as Rich Lady
Key crew
Directed by Haskell Wexler, written by Haskell Wexler, produced by Tully Friedman, Haskell Wexler and Jerrold Wexler.
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Medium Cool Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 86 ratings.
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Medium Cool – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Medium Cool?
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The main cast of Medium Cool (1969) includes Robert Forster, Verna Bloom, Peter Bonerz, Marianna Hill and Harold Blankenship. The film was directed by Haskell Wexler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Medium Cool released?
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Medium Cool was released on August 27, 1969 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Medium Cool worth watching?
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Medium Cool (1969) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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