The Front Page

Where to Watch The Front Page (1974) (Legally)

It's the hottest story since the Chicago fire...and they're sitting on it.
Nov 1, 1974 US 105 min 12
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1974), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Comedy space and is paced for about 105 minutes.

Cast highlights include Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon, Vincent Gardenia.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

chicago, illinois, newspaper, journalist, marriage proposal, stress, father-in-law, newspaper man

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Jack Lemmon
as Hildebrand Johnson
Walter Matthau
as Walter Burns
Susan Sarandon
as Peggy Grant
David Wayne
as Roy Bensinger
Austin Pendleton
as Earl Williams
Herb Edelman
as Schwartz
Martin Gabel
as Dr. Max J. Eggelhofer