WUSA
"Love it or leave it."
Originally released in 1970. WUSA is a drama film. directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Starring Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, and Anthony Perkins
Synopsis
Rheinhardt, a cynical drifter, gets a job as an announcer for right-wing radio station WUSA in New Orleans. Rheinhardt is content to parrot WUSA's reactionary editorial stance on the air, even if he doesn't agree with it. Rheinhardt finds his cynical detachment challenged by a lady friend, Geraldine, and by Rainey, a neighbour and troubled idealist who becomes aware of WUSA's sinister, hidden purpose. And when events start spinning out of control, even Rheinhardt finds he must take a stand.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WUSA about?
Rheinhardt, a cynical drifter, gets a job as an announcer for right-wing radio station WUSA in New Orleans. Rheinhardt is content to parrot WUSA's reactionary editorial stance on the air, even if h...
Who directed WUSA?
WUSA was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
How long is WUSA?
WUSA has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was WUSA released?
WUSA was released on August 19, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in WUSA?
The main cast of WUSA includes Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Perkins, Laurence Harvey, Don Gordon.