The Landlord
“Watch the landlord get his.”
At the age of twenty-nine, Elgar Enders "runs away" from home. This running away consists of buying a building in a black ghetto in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. Initially, his intention is to evict the black tenants and convert the building into a posh flat. But Elgar is not one to be bound by yesterday's urges, and soon he has other thoughts on his mind.
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About The Landlord
The Landlord is a 1970 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Hal Ashby. The cast is led by Beau Bridges, Lee Grant, Diana Sands. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings.
The Landlord was produced by The Mirisch Company and Cartier Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 20, 1970.
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Writers
- Bill Gunn
- Release date
- May 20, 1970
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- The Mirisch Company, Cartier Productions
The Landlord cast & crew
The Landlord was directed by Hal Ashby and written by Bill Gunn.
The cast features Beau Bridges as Elgar Enders, Lee Grant as Joyce Enders, Diana Sands as Francine "Fanny" Johnson, Pearl Bailey as Marge, Walter Brooke as William Enders, and Louis Gossett Jr. as Copee Johnson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Al Kooper, cinematography is by Gordon Willis, and it was produced by Norman Jewison and Walter Mirisch.
Is The Landlord worth watching?
The Landlord holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 51 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Landlord is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Landlord
Beau Bridges
Elgar Enders
Lee Grant
Joyce Enders
Diana Sands
Francine "Fanny" Johnson
Pearl Bailey
Marge
Walter Brooke
William Enders
Louis Gossett Jr.
Copee Johnson
Marki Bey
Lanie
Mel Stewart
Professor Duboise
Susan Anspach
Susan Enders
Robert Klein
Peter
Will Mackenzie
William Jr.
Gretchen Walther
Doris
The Landlord — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Landlord in United States?
The Landlord is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Landlord in?
The Landlord is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Landlord?
The Landlord runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Landlord rated?
It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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