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Cradle Will Rock (1999) - Movie Details

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Release Date: December 10, 1999 (Limited)
Genre: Drama
Director: Tim Robbins
Writer: Tim Robbins
Cast: Cherry Jones, Emily Watson, John Turturro, Susan Sarandon, Vanessa Redgrave, Bill Murry, Angus MacFadyen, Cary Elwes, John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Ruben Blades, Hank Azaria
Studio: Touchstone Pictures
Running Time: 109 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for some language and sexuality

In 1936, the United States government is trying to counteract the Great Depression with several federal programs, one of which is the Federal Theater Program. Unfortunately, political tension is great as the fear of communism spreads, and everything from plays to paintings are questioned about their moral and political intensions....

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Tim Robbins, a fairly well known actor, does not make an appearance in Cradle Will Rock, but his presence is well noticed. Having written and directed this true-life Great Depression film about a play that questions the United States government, Tim Robbins has brought a grand and luxurious story to the big screen with big results. Full movie review »

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