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Between the Lines

Between the Lines

1977, Movie, 1h 41min

Inspired by director Joan Micklin Silver’s time working at New York’s storied alt weekly the “Village Voice,” this unsung gem of 1970s slice-of-life seriocomedy offers an incisive, bittersweet look at a shifting media landscape that feels as fresh and relevant as ever. At the offices of a Boston independent newspaper, the staff members—including music critic Max (Jeff Goldblum, in one of his first leading roles), news reporter Harry (John Heard) and photographer Abbie (Lindsay Crouse)—enjoy a positive and open-minded work environment. However, it seems as though their relatively carefree days are numbered when the owner of a major publishing company buys the paper, leading to more money, but big changes.

Country: United States

Director:

Joan Micklin Silver

Cast:

Robert Costanzo,

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Between the Lines include Hair, Shampoo, The Naked Civil Servant, Love on the Run, Bugsy Malone, Schoolgirl Hitchhikers.

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Between the Lines was released in theaters on April 27, 1977.