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They'd do anything for a story…and do.
They'd do anything for a story…and do.
Comedy, Drama, Romance - 1974
7.3
65%
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A journalist suffering from burn-out wants to finally say goodbye to his office – but his boss doesn’t like the idea one bit.
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(1957)
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Details

Rated:
PG
Runtime:
105 min
Release date:
1 Dec 1974
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$4,000,000
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
3 wins & 6 nominations

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Even though the mechanics and demands of movie-making slow what should be the furious tempo, this Front Page displays a giddy bitterness that is rare in any films except those of Mr. Wilder. It is also, much of the time, extremely funny.
– Vincent Canby,
New York Times,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
It relies too much on foul language, inappropriate slapstick, and superficial cynicism.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
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