The Front

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.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Silver nugget for the best foreign film (1977) and the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (1977)
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Filming locations
Filmed in New York City
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Setting
Set in New York City
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Music
Music by Dave Grusin
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Michael Chapman
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