The Front Page (1974) The Front Page

The Front Page ★★½ 1974 (PG) A remake of the Hecht-MacArthur play about the managing editor of a 1920s Chicago newspaper who finds out his ace reporter wants to quit the business and get married. But first an escaped convicted killer offers the reporter an exclusive interview. 105m/C VHS, DVD. Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Carol Burnett, Austin Pendleton, Vincent Gardenia, Charles Durning, Susan Sarandon; Director: Billy Wilder; Writer: I.A.L. Diamond, Billy Wilder; Writer: Jordan Cronenweth; Cameo: Billy May.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1974
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 105
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Susan Sarandon
Actor Vincent Gardenia
Actor Charles Durning
Actor Jack Lemmon
Actor Walter Matthau
Actor Austin Pendleton
Actor Carol Burnett
Cameo Billy May
Cinematographer Jordan Cronenweth
Director Billy Wilder
Writer I.A.L. Diamond
Writer Billy Wilder