Cradle Will Rock(1999)
“Art is never dangerous... unless it tells the truth.”
Overview
A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.
Director
Tim Robbins
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$36M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Hank Azaria
as Marc Blitzsetin
Rubén Blades
as Diego Rivera
Joan Cusack
as Hazel Huffman
John Cusack
as Nelson Rockefeller
Cary Elwes
as John Houseman
Philip Baker Hall
as Gray Mathers
Cherry Jones
as Hallie Flanagan
Angus Macfadyen
as Orson Welles
Bill Murray
as Tommy Crickshaw
Vanessa Redgrave
as Countess Constance La Grave
Susan Sarandon
as Margherita Sarfatti
Jamey Sheridan
as John Adair
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$36M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures
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Where can I watch Cradle Will Rock?▼
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What is Cradle Will Rock about?▼
A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.
Who directed Cradle Will Rock?▼
Cradle Will Rock was directed by Tim Robbins and released in 1999. It is a drama film.
How long is Cradle Will Rock?▼
Cradle Will Rock has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Cradle Will Rock?▼
The cast of Cradle Will Rock includes Hank Azaria as Marc Blitzsetin, Rubén Blades as Diego Rivera, Joan Cusack as Hazel Huffman, John Cusack as Nelson Rockefeller, Cary Elwes as John Houseman and more.
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