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The Parallax View
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The Parallax View

1974-06-14 · 102 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Drama · Thriller

An ambitious reporter gets in trouble while investigating a senator's assassination which leads to a vast conspiracy involving a multinational corporation behind every event in the world's headlines.

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Directors
Alan J. Pakula
Production companies
Doubleday Productions, Harbor Productions, Paramount Pictures, Gus Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,900,000
Revenue
USD 2,940,000

Top Cast

Warren BeattyWarren BeattyJoseph Frady
Paula PrentissPaula PrentissLee Carter
William DanielsWilliam DanielsAustin Tucker
Walter McGinnWalter McGinnJack Younger
Hume CronynHume CronynBill Rintels
Kelly ThordsenKelly ThordsenSheriff L.D. Wicker
Chuck WatersChuck WatersThomas Richard Linder
Earl HindmanEarl HindmanDeputy Red
William JoyceWilliam JoyceSenator Charles Carroll
Betty MurrayMrs. Charles Carroll
Bill McKinneyBill McKinneyParallax Assassin
Jo Ann HarrisJo Ann HarrisChrissy - Frady's Girl
Ted GehringTed GehringSchecter - Hotel Clerk
Lee PulfordShirley - Salmontail Bar Girl
Doria Cook-NelsonGale - Blond Salmontail Bar Girl
Jim DavisJim DavisGeorge Hammond
Joan LemmoOrganist
Kenneth MarsKenneth MarsFormer FBI Agent Will
William JordanWilliam JordanTucker's Aide
Edward WinterEdward WinterSenator Jameson

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