WUSA
5.4
115 minutes
8/19/1970
Overview
Rheinhardt, a cynical drifter, gets a job as an announcer for right-wing radio station WUSA in New Orleans. Rheinhardt is content to parrot WUSA's reactionary editorial stance on the air, even if he doesn't agree with it. Rheinhardt finds his cynical detachment challenged by a lady friend, Geraldine, and by Rainey, a neighbour and troubled idealist who becomes aware of WUSA's sinister, hidden purpose. And when events start spinning out of control, even Rheinhardt finds he must take a stand.
Cast List
Paul Newman
as Rheinhardt
Joanne Woodward
as Geraldine
Anthony Perkins
as Rainey
Laurence Harvey
as Farley
Don Gordon
as Bogdanovich
Pat Hingle
as Bingamon
Bruce Cabot
as King Wolyoe
Cloris Leachman
as Philomene
Jerry Catron
as Sidewinder Bates
Jim Boles
as Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Michael Anderson Jr.
as Marvin
Leigh French
as Girl
Moses Gunn
as Clotho
Wayne Rogers
as Minter
Robert Quarry
as Noonan
Skip Young
as Rep. Jimmy Snipe
B.J. Mason
as Roosevelt Berry
Clifton James
as Speed - Sailor in Bar
Tol Avery
as Senator
Rudy Germane
as Rally Spectator (uncredited)
Tom Anfinsen
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)