Cradle Will Rock (1999)
Release Year: 1999
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Abajo el telón, Aplausos, Когато буря връхлети, O Poder Vai Dançar, Das schwankende Schiff
Director: Tim Robbins
Writer: Tim Robbins
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Jon Kilik, Lydia Dean Pilcher, Tim Robbins
Executive Producer: Allan F. Nicholls, Frank Beacham, Louise Krakower
Companies: Touchstone Pictures
Genre: Drama
Budget: 36.000.000
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: 1930s, new york city, ventriloquist
Story
In the 1930s New York City, 'Cradle Will Rock' follows the true story of a leftist musical drama and the attempts to suppress its production due to political reasons. The film centers around a group of artists, led by a charismatic director named Marc Blitzstein, who aim to create an avant-garde theater piece that reflects the socio-political issues of their time. However, they face opposition from powerful forces within the government and big business who see the play as a threat to their interests.
Summary
'Cradle Will Rock' is a historical drama set against the backdrop of 1930s New York City, focusing on the controversial production of Marc Blitzstein's leftist musical play of the same name. The film explores themes of art, politics, and censorship, showcasing how powerful forces attempted to stifle artistic expression during that time. While not much is known about specific characters or ventriloquists, as mentioned in keywords but not elaborated upon in sources, the main narrative revolves around Blitzstein's struggle to produce his musical amidst political pressures.
