The Front Page(1974)
It's the hottest story since the Chicago fire...and they're sitting on it.
The Front Page 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, released on November 1, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon and Vincent Gardenia. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 394 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Wilder
- Writers:
- Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht, I. A. L. Diamond
- Producers:
- Paul Monash
- Cinematographer:
- Jordan Cronenweth
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $15,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Front Page (1974) Trailer
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The Front Page Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Lemmon
as Hildebrand Johnson
Walter Matthau
as Walter Burns
Susan Sarandon
as Peggy Grant
Vincent Gardenia
as Sheriff
David Wayne
as Roy Bensinger
Allen Garfield
as Kruger
Austin Pendleton
as Earl Williams
Charles Durning
as Murphy
Herb Edelman
as Schwartz
Martin Gabel
as Dr. Max J. Eggelhofer
Harold Gould
as Mayor
Cliff Osmond
as Officer Jacobi
Key crew
Directed by Billy Wilder, written by Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht and I. A. L. Diamond, produced by Paul Monash.
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The Front Page Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 394 ratings.
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The Front Page – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Front Page online?
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The Front Page (1974) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Front Page?
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The main cast of The Front Page (1974) includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon, Vincent Gardenia and David Wayne. The film was directed by Billy Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Front Page released?
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The Front Page was released on November 1, 1974 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Front Page worth watching?
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The Front Page (1974) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 394 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Front Page?
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Yes. The official The Front Page trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.