Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist

Overview

This one-hour film, narrated by Actor BURT LANCASTER, explores the lingering effects of The Hollywood Blacklist, which occurred in the late forties and early fifties as part of the Anti-Communist witch-hunts that terrorized the nation. This film is seen through the eyes of the wives and children of the now deceased Hollywood figures whose careers were destroyed when studio bosses, along with guild and union officials capitulated to the demands of the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 21, 1987

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

One Step Productions

Cast

Becca Wilson,Evelyn Keyes,Zelma Wilson,Jane Wyatt,Sadie Ornitz,Burt Lancaster,Nikola Trumbo,Sylvia Jarrico

Director

Judy Chaikin

Writer

Eve Goldberg,Judy Chaikin

Producer

Ellen Geiger,Judy Chaikin,Loren Stephens

Cinematography

Alan Barker,Cathy Zheutlin,Kristin R. Glover

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0129195