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That's the Way of the World (1975)

PG 100 min  -  Drama | Music  -   June 1975 (USA)
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Record executives want a highly-regarded record producer to focus on a white pop act whom they feel has the sound America wants. To keep his creative integrity, Buckmaster carefully begins to fight the system that has made him the respected producer he has become.

Director:

Sig Shore

Writers:

Robert Lipsyte (screenplay), Robert Lipsyte (story)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Harvey Keitel ...
Coleman Buckmaster
Ed Nelson Ed Nelson ...
Carlton James
Cynthia Bostick Cynthia Bostick ...
Velour Page
Bert Parks Bert Parks ...
Franklyn Page
Jimmy Boyd Jimmy Boyd ...
Gary Page
Michael Dante Michael Dante ...
Mike Lemongello
Maurice White ...
Early
Earth Wind & Fire ...
The Group (as Earth Wind and Fire)
Freddie White Freddie White ...
The Group (as Earth Wind and Fire)
Verdine White ...
The Group (as Earth Wind and Fire)
Ron Gorton Ron Gorton ...
Warren
Valerie Shepherd Valerie Shepherd ...
Ellen
Herb Downer Herb Downer ...
Player (as Herb Towner)
Francesca De Sapio Francesca De Sapio ...
Amanda (as Francesca Di Sapio)
Charles McGregor Charles McGregor ...
Mantan (as Charles MacGregor)
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Storyline

Record executives want a highly-regarded record producer to focus on a white pop act whom they feel has the sound America wants. To keep his creative integrity, Buckmaster carefully begins to fight the system that has made him the respected producer he has become.

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Shining Star See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sig Shore Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Connections

Featured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-In Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 6 (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"Happy Feelin'"
" (uncredited)
Performed by Earth Wind & Fire See more »