Cradle Will Rock (1999) is a cinematic masterpiece directed by Tim Robbins, loosely based on the tumultuous events surrounding Marc Blitzstein's worker's opera, "The Cradle Will Rock." Set during the Great Depression, the film weaves a rich tapestry of characters, including powerful industrialists like Nelson Rockefeller (John Cusack), influential artists such as Diego Rivera (Ruben Blades), and everyday citizens like Tommy Crickshaw (Bill Murray), a frustrated vaudeville ventriloquist. The narrative reaches a climax when the government abruptly shuts down the production before its premiere, leading the cast to march to an empty theater and perform spontaneously in the aisles, balconies, and seats. This electrifying moment encapsulates the film's essence, capturing the raw energy and immediacy of live theater. Robbins masterfully portrays Blitzstein (Hank Azaria) and WPA Theater director Hallie Flanagan (Cherry Jones) as the film's heroes, while Orson Welles and producer John Houseman are depicted in a more satirical light. Despite some narrative complexity and didactic moments, the film's dynamic performances and Robbins' energetic direction keep the story engaging and compelling.
Cradle Will Rock (1999)
1999 · Movie · 132 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Tim Robbins
Cast Hank Azaria · Rubén Blades · Joan Cusack · John Cusack · Susan Sarandon · Vanessa Redgrave · John Turturro · Philip Baker Hall · Bill Murray · Emily Watson · Cherry Jones · Angus MacFadyen · Cary Elwes · Paul Giamatti · Jamey Sheridan · Bob Balaban · Jack Black · Kyle Gass · Barnard Hughes · Steven Tyler · Daniel Jenkins · Victoria Clark · Barbara Sukowa · Adele Robbins · Chris McKinney · Henry Stram · Lee Arenberg · Timothy Jerome
Soundtrack David Robbins
Screenplay Tim Robbins
Cinematography Jean-Yves Escoffier
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Title Cradle Will Rock
Original title Cradle Will Rock
Year 1999
Type Movie
Length 132 min.
Country United States
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