Medium Cool (1969)
Medium Cool is a 1969 drama movie directed by Haskell Wexler, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Robert Forster, Verna Bloom and Peter Bonerz.
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.
Quick answers
What is Medium Cool about?
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.
When was Medium Cool released?
Medium Cool was released on 27 August 1969.
How long is Medium Cool?
Medium Cool runs 1h 51m.
Who made Medium Cool?
Medium Cool was directed by Haskell Wexler.
Cast
- Robert Forster as John
- Verna Bloom as Eileen
- Peter Bonerz as Gus
- Marianna Hill as Ruth
- Harold Blankenship as Harold
- Charles Geary as Harold's Father
- Sid McCoy as Frank Baker
- Christine Bergstrom as Dede
- William Sickingen as News Director
- Robert McAndrew as Pennybaker
- Marrian Walters as Social Worker
- Beverly Younger as Rich Lady