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1974 · 105 min · PG

The Front Page

Directed by Billy Wilder · Comedy

The Front Page (1974) is a Comedy film, directed by Billy Wilder set in Chicago during the 1920s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated PG.

Cinematography
Jordan Cronenweth
Cast
Jack LemmonWalter MatthauSusan SarandonVincent GardeniaDavid WayneAllen GarfieldAustin PendletonCharles Durning

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Chicago
Setting
Urban
When
1920s

Premise & themes

Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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