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A TV news reporter finds himself becoming personally involved in the violence that erupts around the 1968 Democratic National Convention.A TV news reporter finds himself becoming personally involved in the violence that erupts around the 1968 Democratic National Convention.A TV news reporter finds himself becoming personally involved in the violence that erupts around the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
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- 2 wins & 4 nominations
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- TriviaThe main character was originally called "John Cassavetes" and was in fact going to be played by actor-director John Cassavetes. When he withdrew from the film due to a scheduling conflict, the character's name was changed to "John Cassellis" and Robert Forster was cast in the role.
- GoofsWhen Eileen enters the L looks for Harold, she is wearing a white hair band, but when they show her sitting on the L, the hair band is missing.
- Quotes
John Cassellis: If I gotta be afraid in order for your argument to work, then you got no argument.
- Crazy creditsStuds Terkel is credited as "Our Man in Chicago".
- Alternate versionsDue to copyright disputes, all video releases feature some different songs on the soundtrack from the theatrical version.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
- SoundtracksSweet Georgia Brown
by Ben Bernie, Kenneth Casey and Maceo Pinkard
Performed by Brother Bones
Courtesy of Tempo Records
Played during roller derby scene
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Fascinating
They really don't make movies like this anymore. A documentary-style look at the press and media - fascinating! Stylings are very "'60s-ish" but the story and conversations will never grow outdated! A very influential film, expertly constructed and directed by Haskell...good luck finding it on video. You'll have better luck waiting for it to air on television.
The acting is very good, and convincing. Sometimes I wondered whether they were _really_ actors at all! The direction is shaky and utterly superb, capturing the "feel" of these sort of documentaries broadcast on "60 Minutes," etc.
All in all a very fascinating look at the media during the 1960s and beyond. It still relates. Vietnam has passed but the media is still the same!
The acting is very good, and convincing. Sometimes I wondered whether they were _really_ actors at all! The direction is shaky and utterly superb, capturing the "feel" of these sort of documentaries broadcast on "60 Minutes," etc.
All in all a very fascinating look at the media during the 1960s and beyond. It still relates. Vietnam has passed but the media is still the same!
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- Budget
- $800,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 51 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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