The Front Page

It's the hottest story since the Chicago fire...and they're sitting on it.

⭐ 7.3 /10 376 votes

November 1, 1974 1h 45m Released

Comedy

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Billy Wilder
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Universal Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.3/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $4,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Front Page released?

The Front Page was released on November 1, 1974.

How long is The Front Page?

The runtime of The Front Page is 1h 45m.

What genre is The Front Page?

The Front Page is a Comedy movie.

What is the rating of The Front Page?

The Front Page has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Front Page?

The Front Page is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Front Page?

The Front Page was directed by Billy Wilder.

Who stars in The Front Page?

The main cast of The Front Page includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon.

What language is The Front Page in?

The Front Page is originally in English.