The Front Page
“It's the hottest story since the Chicago fire...and they're sitting on it.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Front Page
The Front Page is a 1974 English-language comedy film directed by Billy Wilder. The cast is led by Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Front Page was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 1, 1974, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Writers
- Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
- Release date
- November 1, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures
The Front Page cast & crew
The Front Page was directed by Billy Wilder and written by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond.
The cast features Jack Lemmon as Hildebrand Johnson, Walter Matthau as Walter Burns, Susan Sarandon as Peggy Grant, Vincent Gardenia as Sheriff, David Wayne as Roy Bensinger, and Allen Garfield as Kruger.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jordan Cronenweth and it was produced by Paul Monash and Jennings Lang.
Is The Front Page worth watching?
The Front Page holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 384 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Front Page is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Front Page
The Front Page isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Front Page
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
Charles Durning
Murphy
Herb Edelman
Schwartz
Martin Gabel
Dr. Max J. Eggelhofer
Harold Gould
Mayor
Cliff Osmond
Officer Jacobi
The Front Page — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Front Page in United States?
The Front Page is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Front Page in?
The Front Page is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Front Page?
The Front Page runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Front Page rated?
The Front Page is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 384 ratings.
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