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Jan 13, 1977 · 1 Video. 44 Photos. Drama. In 1953, 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. Director. Martin Ritt. Writer. Walter Bernstein. Stars. Woody Allen. Zero Mostel. Herschel Bernardi. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING. RENT/BUY. from $3.99.
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It was written by Walter Bernstein, directed by Martin Ritt, and stars Woody Allen, Zero Mostel and Michael Murphy. Several people involved in the making of the film—including screenwriter Bernstein, director Ritt, and actors Mostel, Herschel Bernardi , and Lloyd Gough —had been blacklisted .
The film was based on the experiences of, and written by, one of Ritt's closest friends, screenwriter Walter Bernstein, who was blacklisted for eight years beginning in 1950. Ritt ended the decade with Casey's Shadow (1978) and Norma Rae (1979) (Oscar for Sally Field as Best Actress).
Ritt went on to direct 25 more films, including such classics as The Long, Hot Summer (1958), Hud (1963), The Great White Hope (1970), Norma Rae (1979) and Murphy's Romance (1985). Born March 2, 1914. Died December 8, 1990 (76) Add to list. Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 17 nominations total.
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Oct 20, 1987 · Bernstein wrote his experiences as a comedy in ''The Front,'' a movie that starred Woody Allen and was directed by Martin Ritt, who himself was blacklisted. Released in 1976, ''The...
Dec 8, 1990 · Producer. 1963. Hud …. Producer. Martin Ritt (March 2, 1914 – December 8, 1990) was an American director, actor, and playwright who worked in both film and theater. He was born in New York City. Description above from the Wikipedia article Martin Ritt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
