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Medium Cool
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Medium Cool

Wed, Aug 27, 1969
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

John Cassellis is the toughest TV news reporter around. After extensively reporting about violence and racial tensions in poor communities, he discovers that his network is helping the FBI by granting them access to his footage to find suspects.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Aug 27, 1969New York City; originally rated X
  • PhysicalTue, Feb 21, 1995VHS/LaserDisc
GB
  • In CinemasWed, Mar 11, 1970Originally rated X
AU
  • In CinemasFri, Feb 6, 1970Originally rated A
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Mar 18, 1970
DE
  • In CinemasWed, Oct 1, 1969Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Jun 20, 1970
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Robert Forster
    Robert Forster
    as John
  • Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom
    as Eileen
  • Peter Bonerz
    Peter Bonerz
    as Gus
  • Marianna Hill
    Marianna Hill
    as Ruth
  • H
    Harold Blankenship
    as Harold
  • C
    Charles Geary
    as Harold's Father
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