The Parallax View (1974)

7.1R102 minDirector: Alan J. Pakula

1974 US political thriller film by Alan J. Pakula

The Parallax View is a 1974 American political thriller film starring Warren Beatty, Paula Prentiss, Hume Cronyn, William Daniels, Kenneth Mars, Walter McGinn, Kelly Thordsen and Jim Davis in support. Produced and directed by Alan J. Pakula, its screenplay is by David Giler and Lorenzo Semple Jr., based on the 1970 novel by Loren Singer. The story concerns reporter Joe Frady's investigation into a secretive organization, the Parallax Corporation, whose business is political assassination. The film over time has generated a more positive reaction from critics but on release the movie struggled to break even. The film is part of what critics have called "The Pakula Paranoia Trilogy", alongside the movies Klute and All the President's Men.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Parallax View about?
The Parallax View (1974) — An ambitious reporter gets in way-over-his-head trouble while investigating a senator's assassination which leads to a vast conspiracy involving a multinational corporation behind every event in the world's headlines.
Is The Parallax View based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Parallax View scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
What is The Parallax View (1974) about? Plot, synopsis and ending explained — Screencodex