Cradle Will Rock

~Art is never dangerous... unless it tells the truth.

Overview

A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1999-12-10
Budget: $36000000
Revenue: $2900000
Runtime: 132 min

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