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Between the Lines (1977)

R 101 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance
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Story of an underground newspaper in Boston about to be taken over by big business.

Director:

Joan Micklin Silver

Writers:

Fred Barron (screenplay), Fred Barron (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

John Heard, Lindsay Crouse and Jeff Goldblum
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Heard ...
Harry Lucas
Lindsay Crouse ...
Abbie
Jeff Goldblum ...
Max Arloft
Jill Eikenberry ...
Lynn
Bruno Kirby ...
David Entwhistle
Gwen Welles Gwen Welles ...
Laura
Stephen Collins ...
Michael
Lewis J. Stadlen Lewis J. Stadlen ...
Stanley
Jon Korkes Jon Korkes ...
Frank
Michael J. Pollard ...
The Hawker
Lane Smith ...
Roy Walsh
Joe Morton ...
Ahmed
Richard Cox ...
Wheeler
Marilu Henner ...
Danielle
Raymond J. Barry ...
Herbert Fisk
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Storyline

Story of an underground newspaper in Boston about to be taken over by big business.

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Plot Keywords:

Underground Newspaper | Title Directed By Female | Tycoon | Independent Film

Taglines:

Fun, adventure, romance on $75 a week.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Al otro lado de la noticia See more »

Filming Locations:

Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Midwest Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (TVC)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

After Jeff Goldblum's character Max Arloftt is done discussing The Beatles' song Blackbird, a snippet of the song plays as the scene fades out. See more »

Quotes

Harry Lucas: [after Max passes gas while they're driving in Harry's car] Did something just die in here?
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Soundtracks

"Havin' A Party"
Performed by Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Written by Sam Cooke (undredited) See more »