Between the Lines (1977)

Name: Between the Lines
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1977
Duration: 101 min
Cast: John Heard, Lindsay Crouse, Jeff Goldblum, Jill Eikenberry, Bruno Kirby

1h 41m United States of America

Comedy Drama

Plot

At the Back Bay Mainline, a once-thriving underground newspaper in Boston, the dedicated staff grapples with the evolving social landscape of the 1970s. As the era of counterculture wanes, tensions rise when whispers of a potential sale to a corporate media conglomerate threaten the publication’s integrity and mission. The team is torn between their commitment to journalism and the looming reality of commercialization, leading to a poignant exploration of ideals in a changing world. Amidst this turmoil, they must navigate personal and professional challenges that redefine their roles in the media landscape.

Cast

John Heard Lindsay Crouse Jeff Goldblum Jill Eikenberry Bruno Kirby Gwen Welles Stephen Collins Lewis J. Stadlen Jon Korkes Michael J. Pollard Lane Smith Joe Morton Richard Cox Marilu Henner Raymond J. Barry