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Cradle Will Rock (1999) -- A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.

Overview

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Director:
Tim Robbins
Writer (WGA):
Tim Robbins (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
12 April 2000 (France) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Art is never dangerous -- unless it tells the truth.
Plot:
A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
4 wins & 6 nominations more
User Comments:
Stick this one out and you won't be sorry. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for some language and sexuality.
Runtime:
132 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Italian
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

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Trivia:
Tim Robbins considered playing Orson Welles. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Diego Rivera's mural in Rockefeller Center was destroyed in February of 1934. The unauthorized performance of "The Cradle Will Rock" took place on 16 June 1937. Hallie Flanagan testified before Congressman Dies' committee on 6 December 1938. For artistic effect, the film makes it seem that the three events occur simultaneously. more
Quotes:
Diego Rivera: You're a piece of work. A Jewish fascist!
Margherita Sarfatti: And you, a wealthy communist!
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Movie Connections:
References "Camera Three: The Cradle Will Rock" (1964) more
Soundtrack:
Oh What a Filthy Night Court more

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15 out of 17 people found the following comment useful:-
Stick this one out and you won't be sorry., 19 March 2001
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Author: ivmeer from Chicago, IL

This is a warning for all prospective viewers of this film: It takes a really long time to come together. It's a large ensemble piece with several subplots that seem to be operating independently of one another. Just take it on faith that they *will* come together in the end, with great results.

Solid performances all around. Emily Watson is great as usual, though she can't sing (that's the point, though...the play is *supposed* to be bad.) John Turturro again accomplishes his goal of becoming a completely different person for each role. Bill Murray in a performance as good as the one in "Rushmore" and Cherry Jones...wow! Hope to see more of her in the future.

The performance scene is one of those classic film scenes. You catch the actors' energy as though they really are fighting proto-McCarthyism and standing up for art, the first amendment, and all things noble and good. This is edge of your seat material, and I saw it on video.

The last frame: a reference to the NEA? You decide.

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