Der Strohmann

Apparently someone had to front for the blacklisted. A cashier poses as a writer to submit others work. It manages a gentle protest.

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Martin Ritt directed Der Strohmann in 1976. See Martin Ritt's full filmography, where to start with Martin Ritt, or where to go after you've seen everything by Martin Ritt.

Der Strohmann was released in 1976 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 95 minutes.