The Front
~America's most unlikely hero.
Overview
A cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1976-09-17
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 95 min
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