Still from Medium Cool — Medium Cool (1969) — Haskell WexlerPhotographed by Haskell Wexler

Haskell Wexler

Medium Cool

Name: Medium Cool
Genre: Drama
Released: 1969
Duration: 111 min

United States / English / 1969 / 1h 51m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

Criterion Collection: Spine №658
Letterboxd: 3.81/5·10.9K ratings·3.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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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.

Alan Palomo

Aug 2023

Bong Joon Ho

Jun 2014

Credits

Crew

DirectorHaskell Wexler

WriterHaskell Wexler

CinematographerHaskell Wexler

ComposerMike Bloomfield

EditorMarcia Lucas, Verna Fields

ProducerTully Friedman, Haskell Wexler, Jerrold Wexler

Cast

Robert Forsteras John

Verna Bloomas Eileen

Peter Bonerzas Gus

Marianna Hillas Ruth

Harold Blankenshipas Harold

Charles Gearyas Harold's Father

Sid McCoyas Frank Baker

Christine Bergstromas Dede

William Sickingenas News Director

Robert McAndrewas Pennybaker

Marrian Waltersas Social Worker

Beverly Youngeras Rich Lady

Edward Crokeas Plain-clothesman

Doug Kimballas Newscaster

Peter Boyleas Gun Clinic Manager

Georgia Toddaas Secretary

Sandra Ann Robertsas Blonde in Car

Janet Langhartas Maid

China Leeas Roller Derby Patron

Haskell Wexleras Cameraman on Scaffold (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Picnic at Hanging Rock1975

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Underground1976Both directed by Haskell Wexler

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