The Front Page (1974)

7.3PG105 minDirector: Billy Wilder

1974 film by Billy Wilder

The Front Page is a 1974 American black comedy-drama film directed by Billy Wilder, and starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. The screenplay by Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond is based on Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's 1928 play of the same name (which inspired several other films, such as 1931's The Front Page, the 1940 comedy His Girl Friday and televised movies and series episodes).

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What is The Front Page about?
The Front Page (1974) — A ruthless editor tries to get his top reporter to cover one more crime story before retirement.
Is The Front Page based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Front Page scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.